Strategic Purchasing Planner (On‑Site)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Purchasing Planner/Buyer to join our Corporate Purchasing Department in Salina, KS. This on-site role supports production through PO management, demand communication, and supplier coordination.

You will analyze shortages, drive corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement while preparing Excel-based reports. Collaboration with a manufacturing team is essential to meet goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience recommended.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, review and manage purchase orders and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Review demand forecasts with suppliers and communicate changes.
• Address shortages, perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and purchase metrics.
• Prepare detailed Excel reports on purchasing activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

2+ years purchasing experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Purchasing Planner/Buyer to join our Corporate Purchasing Department in Salina, KS. This on-site role supports production through PO management, demand communication, and supplier coordination.

You will analyze shortages, drive corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement while preparing Excel-based reports. Collaboration with a manufacturing team is essential to meet goals.