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#twiceasnice Recruiting · 1 week ago

Procurement & Inventory Manager (vendor relations + team mgmt. exp. req.)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

#twiceasnice Recruiting is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Manager for a leading national industrial solutions distributor near Kansas City, MO. In this high-impact role, you will lead a team of buyers and sourcing agents to enhance procurement operations, vendor performance, and inventory efficiency across multiple U.S. distribution facilities.

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Hiring Manager

Sam Kenney

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support a team of buyers, sourcing agents, and expeditors

Manage team schedules, supplier assignments, performance reviews, and training programs

Review requisitions and issue purchase orders

Coordinate procurement of materials, parts, and services across multiple locations

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and resolve escalated supplier-related issues

Maintain accurate documentation and ISO-compliant procedures

Analyze purchasing metrics and implement strategies for efficiency and cost control

Assist Director during absences and lead process improvements

Travel 1–2 times annually to vendors, tradeshows, or branch sites

Qualification

Purchasing experienceVendor managementTeam managementInventory managementERP systemsAnalytical skillsCoaching skillsProcess improvementNegotiation skills