Purchasing Agent

Bluebird Fiber; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Kansas City office to source and procure OSP materials and services for telecom construction projects. You will manage purchase orders, negotiate pricing with suppliers, and collaborate with engineering and field operations to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality.

The role requires attention to detail and strong ERP/Excel skills. Join a dynamic team in a growing fiber network, with career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in telecom or construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSP materials and telecom infrastructure.
• Experience managing POs tied to construction or capital projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and procurement/ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with vendor relationships and pricing negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of OSP materials including fiber optic cable, conduit, vaults, handholes, vault hardware, and construction-related services.
• Issue and manage purchase orders tied to construction work orders, ensuring alignment to project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, lead times, and contractual terms to drive cost savings and service reliability.
• Monitor and analyze material spend, including variance between budgeted and actual costs to support cost control efforts.
• Track order status and proactively mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead items and material shortages.
• Support vendor performance management, including service level adherence and corrective action planning.
• Maintain procurement data integrity in ERP/procurement systems and support reporting on purchasing activity.

Skills

Procurement experience

OSP materials

Fiber construction

Vendor management

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.

Brief Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a Purchasing Agent to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position in our Kansas City office. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal. Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.

Position Purpose

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services that support outside plant construction and maintenance activities. This role partners closely with engineering, construction, and field operations teams to ensure timely availability of fiber, conduit, handholes, and related telecom infrastructure materials while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in telecom or construction
• Strong working knowledge of OSP materials, fiber construction processes, and telecom infrastructure
• Experience managing purchase orders tied to construction or capital projects
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships
• Proficiency in Excel and procurement/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience supporting fiber network builds or data center connectivity projects
• Knowledge of CAPEX vs. OPEX classification and telecom project cost structures
• Familiarity with telecom supply markets and major OSP suppliers
• Experience working with work order-based procurement environments

Summary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Manage end-to-end procurement of OSP materials including fiber optic cable, conduit, vaults, handholes, vault hardware, and construction-related services
• Issue and manage purchase orders tied to construction work orders, ensuring alignment to project scope, budget, and schedule
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, lead times, and contractual terms to drive cost savings and service reliability
• Monitor and analyze material spend, including variance between budgeted and actual costs to support cost control efforts
• Track order status and proactively mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead items and material shortages
• Support vendor performance management, including service level adherence and corrective action planning
• Maintain procurement data integrity in ERP/procurement systems and support reporting on purchasing activity

Bluebird is an equal opportunity employer.