<p>We are looking for a Procurement Specialist for a client of ours located in Lee's Summit, Missouri on a Contract basis. This short-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, support day-to-day purchasing activity, and help keep procurement operations organized and efficient. The role is expected to run for approximately 30 to 60 days and prefer familiarity with Workday and Microsoft Office.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage purchasing activities by creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Support daily procurement operations by coordinating requests, tracking order status, and helping ensure materials and services are obtained efficiently.</p><p>• Work within established buying procedures to maintain compliance with company procurement standards and documentation practices.</p><p>• Use Workday and Microsoft Office tools to maintain records, prepare reports, and monitor purchasing activity.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve order issues, clarify requirements, and keep procurement tasks moving forward.</p><p>• Assist with contract-related purchasing activities, including reviewing terms and supporting negotiation preparation when needed.</p>
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations and help maintain a dependable flow of materials for manufacturing activities in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with sourcing, planning, and supplier teams to improve performance, strengthen supply continuity, and support broader supply chain objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound analytical judgment, and hands-on experience managing purchasing processes within a structured enterprise environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day purchasing and planning activities to maintain consistent material availability and support production needs.<br>• Collaborate with sourcing partners to improve supplier network performance and contribute to overall supply chain effectiveness.<br>• Identify supplier delivery, quality, or service concerns early and elevate issues promptly to drive resolution.<br>• Contribute to strategic procurement initiatives and support cross-functional sourcing projects as business needs require.<br>• Track procurement and supply chain metrics, analyze trends, and take action to improve operational results.<br>• Lead and guide purchasing team members or cross-functional stakeholders to ensure priorities are aligned and execution remains on schedule.<br>• Drive continuous improvement efforts across purchasing and supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reliability.<br>• Use enterprise systems and reporting tools to manage procurement activity, inventory visibility, and planning accuracy.<br>• Perform additional responsibilities that support departmental and organizational objectives.<br>• Assist with scheduling and master planning coordination to align purchasing activity with inventory and production requirements.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented supply chain specialist to support electronic commodity management in Lenexa, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can stabilize supply continuity, resolve supplier-related issues quickly, and help maintain steady production performance. The role works closely with cross-functional teams and global suppliers to improve delivery, quality, and cost outcomes while supporting broader operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead supply chain activities for electronic commodities, ensuring material availability supports production schedules and customer demand.<br>• Resolve supplier and delivery challenges by identifying root causes, removing obstacles, and driving timely corrective actions.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, quality, and planning to align supply strategies with business priorities.<br>• Manage multiple initiatives at once in a fast-moving environment while maintaining focus on deadlines, quality, and service expectations.<br>• Build productive relationships with suppliers to improve responsiveness, strengthen accountability, and support consistent performance.<br>• Use data and structured analysis to guide decisions related to risk, cost, delivery, and operational effectiveness.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and improve long-term supply chain performance.<br>• Support project-based initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction, strengthen supplier execution, and contribute to profitability.<br>• Travel as needed, generally around 25 to 30 percent and potentially up to 40 percent based on business demand.