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Superior Boiler; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical & Dental Insurance for N&

Job summary

Superior Boiler in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of raw materials, components, equipment, and supplies with minimal supervision.

You'll prepare POs, review contracts, maintain ERP records, expedite orders, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with quality control to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer skills including ERP experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong math skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company policy.
• Maintain procurement records such as items purchased, cost, delivery, and inventories in ERP.
• Maintain accurate pricing and vendor information in ERP.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and expediting orders as needed.
• Walk through the manufacturing facility to inspect purchased items.
• Discuss issues with quality control and vendors to resolve problems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Multi-tasking

Confidential information handling

Following instructions

Education

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Hutchinson, United States | Posted on 01/13/2026

WHEN OTHERS SAY IT CAN'T BE DONE, WE SAY - WHEN CAN WE START?

We live to put our thinking caps on, challenge the status quo, and leave the rest of the boiler world with their jaws on the floor wishing they had thought of it first. We offer custom solutions so you get the product you want and need.That’s the Superior Problem Solver Way.

Job Description

Carries out activities of Procurement Department relatedto purchasing raw materials, components, equipment, machinery, and supplies inan organized manner. Must be able to work on own with minimal supervision.

• Prepares and issues purchase orders
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts to assurecompliance within the company policy and obtains management approvalswhere required
• Maintains procurement records such as items orservices purchased, cost, delivery, and inventories
• Maintains accurate pricing and appropriate vendorinformation in the ERP system
• Approves variances in vendor invoices andacknowledgments
• Follows up on all purchase orders and expediteswhen necessary
• Follows up on customer furnished materials andexpedites accordingly
• Conducts searches for special purchases to find outwhat is available and from whom
• Negotiates pricing with suppliers
• Walk through the manufacturing facilityperiodically to personally view and inspect purchased items
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods orservices with quality control, users, vendors, and others to determinesource of trouble and take corrective action
• Performs other related duties as required
  

Requirements

• Mustbe able to communicate verbally and in writing
• Strongcomputer skills including spreadsheets, ERP systems, and email
• Mustbe capable of following verbal and/or written instructions
• Musthave good mathematical skills and logical reasoning
• Abilityto handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Abilityto troubleshoot at unexpected and inconvenient times
• Trustworthywith highly confidential information
• Mustbe accurate with numbers with attention to details
• Associatedegree or bachelor’s degree preferred or similar related work experience
• Cangrasp, stoop, and squat or to perform duties with reasonable accommodation
  
• Medical and Dental Insurance Covered 100% by Superior Boiler for Employees & Families