Top 117 Buyer Jobs in Kansas City Mo

Protein Buyer
Queen Foods —Kansas City, KS
- $60,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Senior Procurement Engineer
Clayco —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Residential
- 8 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Procurement Engineer
Clayco —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Wagner Logistics —North Kansas City, MO
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Buyer/Planner
Axelon Services Corporation —Kansas City, MO
- $28 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- ERP systems
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Service: Purchasing Agent
Commenco —Kansas City, MO
- Customer service
- Entry level
- Commercial
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Subcontracts Specialist - Procurement
MRIGlobal —Kansas City, MO
- $82,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Procurement Specialist
Morgan Hunter Companies —Kansas City, MO
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
LN Concerts, Talent Buyer
Live Nation —Riverside, MO
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Procurement Officer
City of Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $4,711 - $7,067 a month
- Email
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Simulation Procurement Specialist - ZIEL
The University of Kansas Medical Center —Kansas City, MO
- $29.23 - $43.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Senior Procurement Buyer
Honeywell Aerospace —Olathe, KS
- Full-time
- Management
- Senior level
Buyer
Boyd Gaming —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- 21 years or older
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
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Buyer II
Rally House —Lenexa, KS
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
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The Paris Group —Kansas City, MO
- $65,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Specialist/Associate Manager, Divisional Procurement (173941)
Colgate-Palmolive —Overland Park, KS
- $86,000 - $137,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Buyer
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Riverside —Riverside, MO
- $45,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Buyer
Nazdar Company —Lenexa, KS
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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MARLEN INTERNATIONAL INC —Riverside, MO
- $63,725 - $82,850 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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2d
Buyer
Unity Village —Unity Village, MO
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
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Protein Buyer

Queen Foods
Kansas City, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $72,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance
Referral program

Full Job Description

Job Title: Protein Buyer

Location: Queen Foods – Kansas City, MO

Reports To: General Manager, Queen Foods

Job Summary:

The Protein Buyer is responsible for local sourc ing, purchasing, and pricing of beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and complementary products for Queen Foods, ensuring consistent product availability and driving margin performance for foodservice and retail customers. This role owns purchasing decisions across approximately 5,000 SKUs and 500,000–600,000 lbs in weekly volume, working directly with vendors and brokers to secure the best available market pricing and terms, evaluating bulk and block purchasing opportunities, and owning inventory from purchase through sale.

The Protein Buyer works closely with the local General Manager and sales team to set and adjust pricing, keep Queen Foods stocked and running smoothly, and may support sales conversations directly with brokers and customers as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor Sourcing & Negotiation

● Build and maintain relationships with brokers and vendors across all protein categories, negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery conditions directly.

● Understand the market and secure the best available price across brokers, packers, and vendors.

● Evaluate whether bulk buying is in Queen Foods' best interest against current market conditions, storage capacity, and inventory needs, and negotiate terms accordingly.

● Maintain working familiarity with block order structures and standard industry purchasing mechanisms.

● Work with brokers on sourcing, and support direct sales conversations with brokers and customers as needed.

Pricing & Margin Management

● Establish a weekly cadence and regular touch points with the sales team to adjust pricing — daily or weekly as needed — for core protein items.

● Create and monitor weekly pricing for protein items, incorporating market conditions and sales team feedback to drive margin expansion while ensuring necessary movement and rotation of protein inventory.

● Own weekly protein margins for Queen Foods, monitoring performance and adjusting pricing strategy accordingly.

Purchasing & Inventory Ownership

● Manage full local purchasing for Queen Foods across all proteins and complementary products across ~5,000 SKUs.

● Own inventory from the point of purchase through sale, monitoring aging, rotation, and shrink until product moves.

● Generate and manage purchase orders in line with demand, par levels, and current market conditions.

● Assist with local, non-contracted spot buys as needed to fill gaps in standard vendor programs.

Inventory & Vendor Management

● Monitor daily inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.

● Track vendor and broker fill rates, lead times, and delivery performance; follow up on shorts, quality issues, and delivery exceptions.

● Participate in slow-moving and obsolete inventory review, supporting clearance and rotation planning.

● Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data in the Canopy ERP system, including PO status and receiving records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

● Coordinate with the local warehouse team on receiving schedules, put-away, and inventory accuracy.

● Support the local sales team with market updates, day-to-day product availability, substitution options, and lead-time questions.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in protein procurement or purchasing; Associate's degree with strong relevant experience considered.

● 5+ years of experience in protein buying, procurement, or category management, with direct vendor and broker negotiation experience.

● Strong understanding of protein markets, pricing indexes, and market dynamics across beef, pork, poultry, and seafood.

● Proven negotiation skills with vendors and brokers; comfort structuring and evaluating bulk and block purchase agreements.

● Experience managing high-volume purchasing (comparable to $400,000–$500,000 weekly across roughly 5,000 SKUs) preferred.

● Comfort setting and adjusting pricing based on market data, margin targets, and inventory position; basic P&L or margin analysis skills.

● Working knowledge of ERP and inventory management systems (Canopy experience preferred).

● Willingness to work directly with brokers, including supporting sales conversations, as needed.

● Ability to work cross-functionally with warehouse, sales, and Whetstone category management teams.

● Reliable, on-site presence at the Queen Foods facility.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This job requires an onsite presence at the Queen Foods facility at 1301 Argentine Blvd, Kansas City, KS. Are you able to reliably commute on a daily basis?

Experience:

protein buying: 3 years (Preferred)
perishable food buying: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Kansas City, KS 66105 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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