<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Support specialist.This role focuses on strengthening supplier engagement, supporting purchasing and sales-related processes, and helping teams maintain accurate data and consistent compliance practices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with suppliers, coordinating training and onboarding activities, and monitoring progress across multiple priorities in a structured environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide suppliers through portal enrollment and ongoing usage to increase participation and policy adherence.</p><p>• Provide onboarding assistance, end-user training, and day-to-day support to suppliers and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Investigate obstacles affecting supplier adoption and work with cross-functional partners to implement practical corrective actions.</p><p>• Create and maintain straightforward project plans, monitor milestones, and report status against established objectives.</p><p>• Gather, review, and confirm master data for non-contract parts to support purchasing accuracy and operational consistency.</p><p>• Prepare lead-time analysis files and summaries for leadership to support planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with suppliers to collect updates, follow up on open items, and share weekly progress reports.</p><p>• Support supply chain process improvement efforts by identifying gaps, tracking outcomes, and reinforcing compliance expectations.</p>
<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>