Purchasing Coordinator

Chief of Staff KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief of Staff KC in Kansas City, MO is partnering with a family-owned manufacturer to hire a Purchasing Coordinator who will support materials buying and vendor coordination. This role offers growth into a larger purchasing position over time.

You will process orders, manage vendor relations, monitor inventory, and collaborate with production, sales, and customer service to align material needs and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or materials coordination.
• Proficient in Excel and basic ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communicator, comfortable working directly with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of materials.
• Communicate with vendors on pricing, availability, and order status.
• Monitor inventory levels and flag material shortages before they become problems.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor files.
• Resolve discrepancies with pricing, quantities, or shipments.
• Support cost comparisons and help identify savings opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with production, sales, and customer service teams to align on material needs.
• Help build and maintain relationships with vendors and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Vendor communication

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Chief of Staff KC is partnering with a family-owned manufacturer in the Kansas City area is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support materials buying and vendor coordination. Great opportunity to grow into a larger purchasing role over time.

What you'll do:

• Process purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of materials
• Communicate with vendors on pricing, availability, and order status
• Monitor inventory levels and flag material shortages before they become problems
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor files
• Resolve discrepancies with pricing, quantities, or shipments
• Support cost comparisons and help identify savings opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with production, sales, and customer service teams to align on material needs
• Help build and maintain relationships with vendors and manufacturing partners

What we're looking for:

• 1-3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or materials coordination
• Comfortable working in Excel and basic purchasing/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communicator, comfortable working directly with vendors