Buyer Purchasing (Remote Position)

The Indirect Global Procurement Team is a specialized organization that owns the strategic development and execution of procurement functions and activities across a range of Indirect procurement categories for Hallmark. These Indirect categories include software, hardware, technical services, non-technical services, managed services, staff augmentation, MRO/facilities, capital equipment, energy, and other categories. The team is involved in vendor selection, negotiation strategy, contracting processes, and vendor management and is a respected and trusted partner for the senior leadership teams across all lines of business. This buyer will primarily be aligned with support of the Hallmark Media line of business.
We're looking for a Procurement Buyer who will play a key role in shaping how we partner with suppliers across a defined category, primarily with Hallmark Media. You'll bring a strategic mindset to sourcing- balancing cost, quality, and risk- while leveraging best practices to drive effective, thoughtful decisions. A big part of your impact will come from building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and ensuring they consistently deliver on performance expectations.
Manage supplier relationships and oversee performance across cost, quality, and service
Apply strategic sourcing best practices to drive value and mitigate risk
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of professional experience

Supply Chain, procurement, and/or operations work experience
Project coordination
Reacting to business partner need
Excellent customer service
Basic contract management
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, giving you the best of both worlds: collaborating in person at Headquarters in Kansas City, MO and enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.
Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance. Employees are eligible for annual merit-based increases, aligned with individual and company performance.
In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit-sharing.
You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities