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Performance Contracting —Lenexa, KS
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Rally House —Lenexa, KS
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Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Riverside —Riverside, MO
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Kid to Kid —Lee's Summit, MO
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Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC —Lenexa, KS
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W Insurance Group —Pleasant Hill, MO
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Long Motor Corporation —Lenexa, KS
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W Insurance Group —Pleasant Hill, MO
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MARLEN INTERNATIONAL INC —Riverside, MO
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- AD&D insurance
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Hakes Brothers LCNM, LLC —Overland Park, KS
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Purchasing Specialist – Material Procurement

Hunter Hamilton -
Lenexa, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Customs regulations compliance
Negotiating purchasing contracts
International trade regulations

Full Job Description

Position Title: Purchasing Specialist – Material Procurement

Location: Lenexa, KS

Classification: Exempt / Salaried

Work Schedules: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (60-minute daily meal break)

Summary:

A premier international supply chain and industrial fastener distributor is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join their team. This organization specializes in high-volume component procurement, logistics, and inventory management solutions for global industrial and automotive clients. The Purchasing Specialist plays a vital role in sourcing products, negotiating pricing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless supply chain flow in accordance with customer demand and internal sales requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Source products based on requests, forecasts, and RFQ indications received from the Customer Service and Sales departments.

Develop deep product knowledge to negotiate competitive pricing, identify cost-saving initiatives, and optimize purchasing decisions.

Run forecast modules at scheduled intervals to prevent inventory shortages, manage safety stock, and issue purchase orders following standard purchasing procedures.

Initiate APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) protocols when required, including during engineering change notices or new product rollouts.

Coordinate external procurement for secondary processing, including issuing RFQs, generating purchase orders, and tracking status and delivery timelines.

Collaborate with suppliers to establish break-point schedules and minimize obsolete inventory during engineering modifications or component cancellations.

Partner with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and end clients to disposition dead or slow-moving inventory and launch supplier cost-reduction projects.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular communication, performance evaluation, and potential vendor site visits.

Facilitate clear, cross-departmental communication, leading periodic inventory management meetings and treating internal teams as operational partners.

File shipping claims with carriers for damaged or short shipments and coordinate resolutions with the Quality Assurance team as necessary.

Issue purchase orders for office and warehouse operational supplies according to management approval thresholds.

Negotiate freight charges, broker fees, and customs clearance pricing while coordinating USMCA compliance documentation.

Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned by operational leadership.

Qualifications:

Associate degree, college diploma, or higher required. Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field preferred.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Proven experience in material acquisition, procurement, or supply chain management. Demonstrated capability in sourcing, supplier negotiation, carrier claims management, and trade compliance (including USMCA guidelines).

Strong analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving capabilities with a high capacity to handle large work volumes under tight deadlines.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work effectively in a team-centric, fast-paced environment.

Prior hands-on experience or exposure within an MRP/ERP-driven inventory environment such as Microsoft Dynamics (preferred).

Background in industrial component or fastener distribution (preferred).

Familiarity with APQP processes (preferred).

About Us

Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers.

Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

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