Procurement Specialist

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is assisting in an exclusive search for a Procurement Specialist/Purchasing Coordinator in the Kansas City metro area. This permanent role focuses on working with suppliers, coordinating purchasing activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, solid Excel abilities, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Solid Excel experience expected.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems.
• Power BI experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and release purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up on open orders.
• Resolve vendor issues and communicate with suppliers.
• Request quotations and compare pricing.
• Expedite orders when priorities change.
• Maintain purchasing records and inventory data.
• Partner with operations, customer service, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Excel experience

ERP/MRP system experience

Power BI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

$60,000 to $70,000 | Hybrid Schedule

Please Note: This opportunity is based in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Applicants must currently live in the metro area or already be relocating here.

I'm working on an exclusive search for a Procurement Specialist/Purchasing Coordinator with an outstanding international company whose U.S. headquarters is in the Kansas City metro.

This is a permanent hire with a company that has an outstanding reputation, excellent leadership, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. If you're looking for a place where you can continue building your career rather than simply find your next job, this is worth a conversation.

I'm looking for someone who enjoys working with suppliers, solving problems, staying organized, and ensuring materials arrive when needed. You'll work closely with multiple departments and play an important role in keeping the purchasing process running smoothly.

Assorted Daily Activities:

• Create and release purchase orders
• Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up on open orders
• Resolve vendor issues and communicate with suppliers
• Request quotations and compare pricing
• Expedite orders when priorities change
• Maintain purchasing records and inventory data
• Partner with operations, customer service, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed

You must have experience in the following for consideration:

• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Buying
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Sourcing

Candidates with approximately 2 to 5+ years of related experience are encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Solid Excel experience
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems
• Power BI experience is a plus, but not required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, although comparable experience will absolutely be considered

Why You'll Want to Learn More

• Permanent opportunity with a respected international organization
• Competitive salary of $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid schedule after the initial training period
• Outstanding team and company culture with excellent leadership
• Opportunity for continued career growth and advancement
• Stable company with an impressive track record and global presence

As always, all inquiries will be handled with complete confidentiality. Thanks, everyone!

Last Note:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US with no current or future employment or sponsorship restrictions.