Genesis10 is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist for an Onsite position with a Global Manufacturing Company located in Kansas City, MO. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.
Compensation: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications Position Overview: This role involves analyzing daily material requirements, executing purchase orders, and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery for production needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of ERP/MRP fundamentals, and proven supplier negotiation skills.
Key Responsibilities: - Analyze daily requirements to determine materials needs and execute purchase orders to satisfy demand schedules
- Maintain accurate delivery information on open purchase orders through supplier acknowledgements
- Expedite material delivery where necessary and maintain status updates on shortages
- Continually review stocking levels for each item to provide targeted service levels
- Communicate with suppliers to best support the inventory plan and provide timely delivery for production needs
- Regularly update backlog status reports and communicate expected delivery for customer orders to Customer Service
- Review and recommend disposition of all excess and obsolete inventory
- Perform root cause analysis of service outliers to identify and implement process improvements
Primary Requirements: - 1-3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience working effectively with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring supplier on-time delivery
- Experience in the supplier selection process and managing supplier partnerships using performance KPI metrics
- Ability to generate a comprehensive Supplier Request for Quotation package and perform accurate cost analysis
- Proven supplier negotiation techniques
- Strong understanding of ERP MRP fundamentals, including purchase order signals and planning parameters
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and quality requirements
- Understanding of Bill of Material framework and BOM costs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Professional and concise verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field
- Experience in railroad, aerospace, automotive or other heavy industrial manufacturing or remanufacturing sectors
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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