Jobs
Procurement Specialist
There are purchasing jobs where you inherit someone else’s processes, suppliers and “this is how we’ve always done it” playbook.
Industry
Salary
$75,000–$95,000
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
Want to Get In on the Ground Floor?
There are purchasing jobs where you inherit someone else’s processes, suppliers and “this is how we’ve always done it” playbook.
This isn’t one of them.
We’re hiring three Procurement Specialists to help build out a new procurement function within a growing engineering and technology organization supporting complex industrial projects across the country.
Location: Colwich, KS – Wichita Area | Onsite
Relocation Assistance: Available
Key responsibilities
Review purchase requisitions, Bills of Material (BOMs), project requirements and basic technical specifications.
Source materials, equipment and services from qualified suppliers.
Request and evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
Create and manage purchase orders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Partner with engineering, project management and operations to understand what is needed — and when.
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, shipping requirements, delivery schedules and order status.
Get ahead of supply, delivery and purchasing issues before they become project problems.
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within ERP/MRP systems.
Support supplier performance, cost, quality and delivery initiatives.
Help develop and continuously improve procurement processes, tools and best practices as the new function takes shape.
Ideal profile
3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or related experience.
Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial or project-driven environments preferred.
Experience managing supplier relationships and purchasing activities beyond simply processing POs.
Ability to understand purchase requisitions, BOMs, supplier quotes, commercial terms, shipping requirements, project requirements and basic technical specifications.
Experience using ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience is strongly preferred; comparable ERP procurement experience absolutely counts.
Strong organization, communication and follow-through.
Someone comfortable juggling priorities and working across engineering, operations, project teams and suppliers.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset — particularly important when you're helping build something new.
Bonus Points
Have one of these? Great. Don't? We're still interested.
APICS CPIM
APICS CSCP
ISM CPSM
Lean Six Sigma
Procurement, supply chain or logistics certifications
Project management or continuous improvement credentials
Why This One?
Because joining an established procurement department and helping build one are two very different opportunities.
The organization is investing in procurement, adding new leadership and hiring three specialists to build the team.
That means you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, contribute ideas and grow alongside the function — while supporting meaningful engineering and industrial projects where you can actually see the impact of what you buy.
If you've ever thought, “I know a better way to do this,” this might be your chance to help build it.
This position is onsite in Colwich, Kansas, in the Wichita area. Local candidates are preferred, but relocation assistance is available for the right person.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 base, depending on experience
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Procurement Specialist
There are purchasing jobs where you inherit someone else’s processes, suppliers and “this is how we’ve always done it” playbook.
Industry
Salary
$75,000–$95,000
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
Want to Get In on the Ground Floor?
There are purchasing jobs where you inherit someone else’s processes, suppliers and “this is how we’ve always done it” playbook.
This isn’t one of them.
We’re hiring three Procurement Specialists to help build out a new procurement function within a growing engineering and technology organization supporting complex industrial projects across the country.
Location: Colwich, KS – Wichita Area | Onsite
Relocation Assistance: Available
Key responsibilities
Review purchase requisitions, Bills of Material (BOMs), project requirements and basic technical specifications.
Source materials, equipment and services from qualified suppliers.
Request and evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
Create and manage purchase orders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Partner with engineering, project management and operations to understand what is needed — and when.
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, shipping requirements, delivery schedules and order status.
Get ahead of supply, delivery and purchasing issues before they become project problems.
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within ERP/MRP systems.
Support supplier performance, cost, quality and delivery initiatives.
Help develop and continuously improve procurement processes, tools and best practices as the new function takes shape.
Ideal profile
3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or related experience.
Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial or project-driven environments preferred.
Experience managing supplier relationships and purchasing activities beyond simply processing POs.
Ability to understand purchase requisitions, BOMs, supplier quotes, commercial terms, shipping requirements, project requirements and basic technical specifications.
Experience using ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience is strongly preferred; comparable ERP procurement experience absolutely counts.
Strong organization, communication and follow-through.
Someone comfortable juggling priorities and working across engineering, operations, project teams and suppliers.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset — particularly important when you're helping build something new.
Bonus Points
Have one of these? Great. Don't? We're still interested.
APICS CPIM
APICS CSCP
ISM CPSM
Lean Six Sigma
Procurement, supply chain or logistics certifications
Project management or continuous improvement credentials
Why This One?
Because joining an established procurement department and helping build one are two very different opportunities.
The organization is investing in procurement, adding new leadership and hiring three specialists to build the team.
That means you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, contribute ideas and grow alongside the function — while supporting meaningful engineering and industrial projects where you can actually see the impact of what you buy.
If you've ever thought, “I know a better way to do this,” this might be your chance to help build it.
This position is onsite in Colwich, Kansas, in the Wichita area. Local candidates are preferred, but relocation assistance is available for the right person.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 base, depending on experience
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Procurement Specialist
There are purchasing jobs where you inherit someone else’s processes, suppliers and “this is how we’ve always done it” playbook.
Industry
Salary
$75,000–$95,000
About the company
NextPlay Jobs is running this search on behalf of a confidential client. We share the full company detail with you at intake, before you speak to anyone.
The opportunity
Want to Get In on the Ground Floor?
There are purchasing jobs where you inherit someone else’s processes, suppliers and “this is how we’ve always done it” playbook.
This isn’t one of them.
We’re hiring three Procurement Specialists to help build out a new procurement function within a growing engineering and technology organization supporting complex industrial projects across the country.
Location: Colwich, KS – Wichita Area | Onsite
Relocation Assistance: Available
Key responsibilities
Review purchase requisitions, Bills of Material (BOMs), project requirements and basic technical specifications.
Source materials, equipment and services from qualified suppliers.
Request and evaluate supplier quotes, pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
Create and manage purchase orders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Partner with engineering, project management and operations to understand what is needed — and when.
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, shipping requirements, delivery schedules and order status.
Get ahead of supply, delivery and purchasing issues before they become project problems.
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within ERP/MRP systems.
Support supplier performance, cost, quality and delivery initiatives.
Help develop and continuously improve procurement processes, tools and best practices as the new function takes shape.
Ideal profile
3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain or related experience.
Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial or project-driven environments preferred.
Experience managing supplier relationships and purchasing activities beyond simply processing POs.
Ability to understand purchase requisitions, BOMs, supplier quotes, commercial terms, shipping requirements, project requirements and basic technical specifications.
Experience using ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience is strongly preferred; comparable ERP procurement experience absolutely counts.
Strong organization, communication and follow-through.
Someone comfortable juggling priorities and working across engineering, operations, project teams and suppliers.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset — particularly important when you're helping build something new.
Bonus Points
Have one of these? Great. Don't? We're still interested.
APICS CPIM
APICS CSCP
ISM CPSM
Lean Six Sigma
Procurement, supply chain or logistics certifications
Project management or continuous improvement credentials
Why This One?
Because joining an established procurement department and helping build one are two very different opportunities.
The organization is investing in procurement, adding new leadership and hiring three specialists to build the team.
That means you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, contribute ideas and grow alongside the function — while supporting meaningful engineering and industrial projects where you can actually see the impact of what you buy.
If you've ever thought, “I know a better way to do this,” this might be your chance to help build it.
This position is onsite in Colwich, Kansas, in the Wichita area. Local candidates are preferred, but relocation assistance is available for the right person.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 base, depending on experience
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.