Purchaser - Military Veterans

job summary:

Purchaser needed for a contract to hire position in Kasas City MO. The role involves overseeing procurement throughout the project life cycle. The Corporate Purchaser works closely with Legal, information technology, finance, and other internal teams to ensure contracts meet company standards. This position requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Ideal candidates will have 3 years of experience in purchasing and Ideally have experience in a construction or industrial background.

 


location: Kansas City, Missouri


job type: Contract


salary: $40 - 55 per hour


work hours: 8am to 4pm


education: Bachelors


 


responsibilities:

• Facilitate the sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Develop RFXs based on business needs, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and business partners. Facilitate pre-bid meetings, respond to supplier inquiries, and update stakeholders on project plans and status.

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including diverse options, and secure internal support for their inclusion.

• Support cross-functional teams in sourcing, contracting, and developing proposal evaluation criteria.

• Work closely with various organizations within IT to ensure consistency and compliance with InfoSec requirements, Integrations team, Enterprise Architecture and Software Asset Management.

• Prepare and process purchase order documents within the online purchasing system.

• Communicate and resolve procurement issues with relevant parties, including management.

• Draft contracts aligned with company policies that reflect negotiations used to reduce risk and capture long-term objectives.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing completed contracts and resolving related issues or referring them to appropriate departments.

• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and questions regarding executed contracts.

• Coordinate and facilitate contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 


skills:

Purchasing / Procurement

Purchasing / Procurement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Bachelors