Procurement/Purchasing Associates

• *must have motivation, common sense and good work ethic.
• Tasks/responsibilities will come from the program buyer.
• Experience is more important than having an AA or Bachelor's for this role.

SUMMARY:

• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
• Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
• Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
• Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Established and productive professional contributor.
• Problems faced are difficult and may be complex.
• Works autonomously with limited supervision.
• Must have SAP Experience.
• Influences others within the work area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• HS Diploma/GED Required and at least 3-4 years of relevant experience working within Supply Chain (**do not need planners)
• Must have Purchasing and Procurement experience.

What functions in Microsoft Excel will be utilized daily?

- - Pivot tables, search functions, X Look Ups, sorting, filtering

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $47.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Lenexa, KS 66215 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person