<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented supply chain specialist to support purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory visibility, and logistics documentation for ongoing business needs ONSITE in Lenexa, Kansas. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can balance administrative accuracy with proactive follow-through across procurement and operations activities. The role will contribute to steady material availability, dependable supplier communication, and well-organized reporting that supports day-to-day supply chain performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage procurement activity for designated suppliers by coordinating sourcing efforts, issuing purchase orders, supporting bid processes, and maintaining supplier accountability.</p><p>• Build sourcing plans that align with cost, quality, and delivery expectations while supporting broader operational and business priorities.</p><p>• Review pricing patterns, market conditions, and purchasing data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and strengthen supplier decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare solicitation documents, comparison analyses, supplier assessments, and risk reviews for both existing programs and new business needs.</p><p>• Track planning and procurement data such as lead times, stock levels, and supply parameters to help maintain material availability and accurate records.</p><p>• Work closely with planning, engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program teams to address shortages, supplier concerns, invoice issues, and other supply chain exceptions.</p><p>• Maintain productive supplier relationships by following up on commitments, driving on-time delivery, and supporting performance improvement efforts.</p><p>• Identify supply risks early and help coordinate response plans for shortages, delays, demand shifts, and other issues that may affect production continuity.</p><p>• Support root cause investigation and corrective action follow-up for recurring supplier performance or delivery problems.</p><p>• Create reports, dashboards, presentations, and audit support materials for management reviews, readiness activities, and other procurement-related initiatives.</p>

• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing coordination, or supply chain operations in a structured business environment.<br>• Working knowledge of supplier management, purchase order processing, inventory-related planning concepts, and logistics documentation.<br>• Ability to analyze pricing, procurement data, and operational trends to support sourcing decisions and cost improvement efforts.<br>• Strong coordination skills with the ability to collaborate across planning, engineering, operations, quality, finance, and program teams.<br>• Proficiency in documentation, metric reporting, dashboard creation, and presentation development for business stakeholders.<br>• Familiarity with ERP systems and standard supply chain or procurement processes.<br>• Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills when managing supplier-related issues.<br>• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records, track action items, and support audits or corrective actions.

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