Corporate Purchaser - Technology (Kansas City)

$20,800 - $20,800/Yr

Burns & McDonnell - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Corporate Purchaser is responsible for sourcing and managing technology products and services, including software, hardware, and professional services. This role involves negotiating and renewing contracts with third-party suppliers to ensure optimal value for Burns & McDonnell. The Corporate Purchaser oversees procurement throughout the project life cycle and collaborates closely with various internal teams to ensure compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the sourcing and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop RFXs based on business needs, serving as the primary contact for suppliers and business partners.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including diverse options, and secure internal support for their inclusion.
• Support cross-functional teams in sourcing, contracting, and developing proposal evaluation criteria.
• Work closely with various organizations within IT to ensure consistency and compliance with InfoSec requirements.
• Prepare and process purchase order documents within the online purchasing system.
• Communicate and resolve procurement issues with relevant parties, including management.
• Draft contracts aligned with company policies that reflect negotiations used to reduce risk and capture long-term objectives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing completed contracts and resolving related issues or referring them to appropriate departments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and questions regarding executed contracts.
• Coordinate and facilitate contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law or Construction related field and 3 years direct purchasing experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Project purchasing experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.
• CPM Certification Preferred or CPSM Certification Preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Vacation & Paid Time Off