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DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL TO LENEXA, KS!! - ONSITE ROLE

Job Title: Purchasing/Procurement (Buyer)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (1-hour lunch)

Type: 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension or Conversion to FTE)

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

Overtime: Voluntary and as needed

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Buyer to support our Tactical Direct Procurement team. This position plays a critical role in managing supplier relationships, executing procurement processes, and driving root cause analysis using tools such as the 5 Whys. The successful candidate will work extensively in SAP and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply chain challenges. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Manage a group of suppliers from purchase order (PO) placement through delivery, including payment approvals and price negotiations.

+ Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including delivery scheduling and expediting.

+ Execute procurement processes including RFPs, negotiations, and cost analysis.

+ Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Respond to inquiries related to order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.

+ Identify and address root causes of supply chain issues using tools such as the 5 Whys.

+ Analyze trends, supplier risks, and demand shifts using procurement tools.

+ Collaborate with planners and stakeholders to review shortages and resolve supply gaps.

+ Ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant product delivery.

+ Monitor contract performance for compliance with terms and conditions.

+ Participate in or lead special projects as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

+ Minimum 6 years of relevant supply chain or procurement experience (preferably more).

+ At least 2 years of high-level SAP experience is required.

+ Experience in strategic sourcing, expediting, and purchasing is highly desirable.

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Technical Skills:

+ Proficient in SAP (high-level use).

+ Familiarity with BI Reporting tools and Tableau is a plus.

Other Requirements:

+ Must be a U.S. citizen.

+ Must be able to work onsite full-time in Lenexa, KS.

+ Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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