Senior Director, Procurement & Supply Chain

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU); Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities seeks a Director of Supply Chain to provide executive leadership for procurement, contracting, inventory, and storeroom operations. The role ensures transparent, competitive purchasing and reliable material availability essential to utility operations.

Responsibilities include shaping sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining contract templates, and leading supply-chain resilience.

Qualifications

• . Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• . Master’s degree preferred.
• . Professional certification such as CPSM, CPIM/CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, performance, and total cost of ownership through spend analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Evaluate contract terms for financial exposure, risk allocation, and business impact; resolve issues before legal review.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers to achieve balanced commercial results.
• Maintain standard commercial terms, templates, and risk positions to improve contract consistency and risk management.
• Oversee supplier performance including compliance, delivery, quality monitoring, corrective actions, and risk evaluation.
• Manage procurement policies, internal controls, and ethical standards for transparent purchasing practices.
• Direct inventory and storeroom operations, forecasting, and material availability to support operations.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

ERP systems

Maximo

Oracle Fusion

Public-sector procurement

Team leadership

Data analytics

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

CPSM/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Maximo

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities seeks a Director of Supply Chain to provide executive leadership for procurement, contracting, inventory, and storeroom operations. The role ensures transparent, competitive purchasing and reliable material availability essential to utility operations.

Responsibilities include shaping sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining contract templates, and leading supply-chain resilience.