Purchasing Specialist
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, and logistics activities. This role works closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective product sourcing and purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
- Source products and obtain supplier quotations based on customer and internal requirements.
- Issue purchase orders and manage purchasing activities based on forecasts and inventory needs.
- Negotiate pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities with suppliers.
- Monitor inventory levels and help prevent shortages and excess/obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate secondary processing and follow up with suppliers on order status and delivery schedules.
- Support supplier management, cost reduction initiatives, and engineering changes.
- Coordinate freight, customs clearance, and USMCA-related requests.
- Handle carrier claims related to damages or shortages.
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure smooth information flow.
Qualifications
- College diploma required.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, material acquisition, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with an MRP system is a plus.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (100% on-site, no hybrid)
Work Environment: Primarily office-based with limited exposure to a warehouse environment.
