Purchasing Manager (hybrid)

Specialized Recruiting Group Northland & Downtown KC is currently seeking to fill a Purchasing Manager (hybrid) position in Lee's Summit, MO. The Purchasing Manager oversees a team of buyers, sourcing agents, and expeditors, ensuring efficient procurement operations, supplier performance, and cost-effective purchasing strategies.

Basic Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities involved in procuring raw materials, components, and services.
• Review purchase requisitions and determine optimal purchasing quantities and methods (e.g., direct purchase, bids).
• Analyze key departmental metrics and recommend strategies to improve performance, efficiency, and cost control.
• Understand and communicate the impact of implemented improvement initiatives
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and bid requests in accordance with company policies.
• Review bid proposals, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate contracts within budgetary and authority limits.
• Coordinate new supplier setup and maintain approved supplier documentation.
• Confer with vendors to obtain information on pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Approve invoices for payment and ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

​Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or supply chain management in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of managing, coaching and training procurement or buying teams

The Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company, takes an individualized approach to professional placement. We provide personalized service as unique as the companies and talented candidates we serve. Whether providing highly skilled project staff or filling a critical role on your team, we offer workforce solutions that help build local business communities across the U.S. and Canada.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person