Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead indirect sourcing initiatives and strengthen supplier partnerships across multiple business units in Kansas City, Missouri. This role focuses on securing value through effective category management, thoughtful contract strategy, and close collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate will combine commercial judgment with operational discipline to improve purchasing outcomes, support business needs, and align local execution with broader procurement objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Lead sourcing activities for indirect spend categories, developing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and business requirements.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships, evaluating performance and addressing opportunities to improve value and reliability.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements to support favorable pricing, service levels, and risk management outcomes.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand demand, align procurement plans, and support efficient purchasing decisions.
• Identify and deliver savings opportunities through competitive bidding, supplier optimization, and category-focused initiatives.
• Monitor procurement activity within assigned areas to ensure consistency with company policies, strategic priorities, and operational goals.
• Translate broader procurement direction into practical actions that support day-to-day execution across the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance procurement effectiveness, standardization, and overall service to internal teams.• Experience managing corporate procurement activities, with a strong focus on indirect categories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of buying processes and end-to-end procurement functions within a business environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers in a detail-oriented, results-oriented manner.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and support data-informed sourcing decisions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with supplier relationship management and procurement best practices in a structured corporate setting.