GS Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values. Click here to view the mission, vision and values that guide our work. Are you ready to do work that matters? Summary The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a key supply chain support role within KCNSC’s Integrated Supply Chain. This role leads the overall strategy execution associated within the assigned commodities. This includes executing supplier contracts and strategic projects that are aligned with the overall commodity strategies, communication to the supply base regarding demand profiles, ensuring supplier capacity meets demand, and supporting the overall supplier relationship management initiatives. Duties and Responsibilities Actively performs contract negotiations and maintains supplier contracts in accordance with the KCNSC prime contract executive orders, public law, NNSA approved procedures, FAR/DEAR, and appropriate supply chain management principles. Tracks, monitors, and documents and contractual changes. Supports the development of commodity strategies and leads the execution of those strategies. Leads analysis of key Sourcing KPI’s such as spend, supplier performance, risk, and segmentation while conducting part sub-commodity strategy analysis. Leads sourcing staff in the use of strategic sourcing tools such as Supplier Scorecard distribution and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Leads cross-functional Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), capacity assurance, supplier forecasting, and scorecard distribution in efforts to maintain optimum supplier performance. Performs periodic updating of supplier risk analysis tools such as Supplier Resiliency Overview to maintain and update the risk analysis database. Mitigates supplier risk as necessary. Provides the evaluation of vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation strategies and sourcing techniques to ensure lowest Total Cost of Ownership is achieved. You Must Have Bachelor's degree from an accredited program Five or more years of progressive supply chain planning, metrics management, procurement, sourcing, or project management experience Ability to travel as determined by the needs of the business Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job United States Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations) We Value Experience in sourcing fundamentals Knowledge of government contracting requirements including a working understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Advanced degree, ISM, CPSM certification, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification A working knowledge of purchasing procedures, products, services and strategic supplier management concepts. Demonstrated ability to identify, lead and execute innovative commercial best practices and sourcing strategies. This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed. What We Offer We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes perfor…

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