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Job Description
Job DescriptionCompany Description
Industrial manufacturer is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) procurement. Source and purchase tools, parts, equipment, and supplies, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition while maintaining quality standards. This role involves building strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with internal teams to support operational needs.
- Anticipate $90K-$110K (+/-), dependent on experience
- Office Monday - Thursday (8-5 or similar), Remote work on Friday
- Full suite of benefits, healthcare, 401K, PTO, etc.
- CPIM certification is a plus (APICS/ASCM)
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and procure MRO materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to optimize costs and quality.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, coordinating with maintenance teams for replenishment.
- Create and track purchase orders, resolving discrepancies in shipments, pricing, or quality.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to align purchasing with business needs.
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data and reconcile supplier invoices.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement corrective actions for defective materials.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
- 5+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
Connecting Great Companies with Great People since 2012, Advastar is a rapidly growing, nationwide recruiting & staffing company. We’re passionate about helping client companies find the right people for their projects. We work with industry leaders across the nation to recruit and staff positions in Energy, Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing. Advastar is based in Kansas City, KS.
We believe in people. We believe in hustling. And we believe hard work pays off. Industry trends come and go, but the power of good work endures.
We believe in connecting GREAT COMPANIES with GREAT PEOPLE. We meet niche industry staffing and recruiting needs with comprehensive attention and service. Advastar’s OnePoint ConnectTM service offers every single client devoted individualized attention. We approach every staffing and recruiting opportunity with energy and urgency, because every company matters to us. Advastar delivers nationwide, full-service recruiting and staffing solutions with excellence. We know that when the right people are in the right roles, there’s no limit to how strong our clients can grow!
Advastar partners with companies in the Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Professional Industries.
WHY
We know when the right people are in the right roles, there’s no limit to how strong our clients can grow. We believe in connecting Great Companies with Great People.
HOW
We meet niche industry recruiting and staffing needs with comprehensive service and attention. Advastar offers every client devoted, one-on-one attention. We hustle, work hard and approach every opportunity with energy and urgency.
WHAT
Advastar delivers full-service recruiting and staffing solutions to clients across the nation.
| (913) 730-7738 | 4501 College Blvd., Ste. 130, Leawood, KS 66211
We believe in people. We believe in hustling. And we believe hard work pays off. Industry trends come and go, but the power of good work endures.
We believe in connecting GREAT COMPANIES with GREAT PEOPLE. We meet niche industry staffing and recruiting needs with comprehensive attention and service. Advastar’s OnePoint ConnectTM service offers every single client devoted individualized attention. We approach every staffing and recruiting opportunity with energy and urgency, because every company matters to us. Advastar delivers nationwide, full-service recruiting and staffing solutions with excellence. We know that when the right people are in the right roles, there’s no limit to how strong our clients can grow!
Advastar partners with companies in the Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Professional Industries.
WHY
We know when the right people are in the right roles, there’s no limit to how strong our clients can grow. We believe in connecting Great Companies with Great People.
HOW
We meet niche industry recruiting and staffing needs with comprehensive service and attention. Advastar offers every client devoted, one-on-one attention. We hustle, work hard and approach every opportunity with energy and urgency.
WHAT
Advastar delivers full-service recruiting and staffing solutions to clients across the nation.
| (913) 730-7738 | 4501 College Blvd., Ste. 130, Leawood, KS 66211
Company Description
Connecting Great Companies with Great People since 2012, Advastar is a rapidly growing, nationwide recruiting & staffing company. We’re passionate about helping client companies find the right people for their projects. We work with industry leaders across the nation to recruit and staff positions in Energy, Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing. Advastar is based in Kansas City, KS. \r\n\r\nWe believe in people. We believe in hustling. And we believe hard work pays off. Industry trends come and go, but the power of good work endures. \r\n\r\nWe believe in connecting GREAT COMPANIES with GREAT PEOPLE. We meet niche industry staffing and recruiting needs with comprehensive attention and service. Advastar’s OnePoint ConnectTM service offers every single client devoted individualized attention. We approach every staffing and recruiting opportunity with energy and urgency, because every company matters to us. Advastar delivers nationwide, full-service recruiting and staffing solutions with excellence. We know that when the right people are in the right roles, there’s no limit to how strong our clients can grow! \r\n\r\nAdvastar partners with companies in the Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Professional Industries.\r\n\r\nWHY\r\nWe know when the right people are in the right roles, there’s no limit to how strong our clients can grow. We believe in connecting Great Companies with Great People.\r\n\r\nHOW\r\nWe meet niche industry recruiting and staffing needs with comprehensive service and attention. Advastar offers every client devoted, one-on-one attention. We hustle, work hard and approach every opportunity with energy and urgency.\r\n\r\nWHAT\r\nAdvastar delivers full-service recruiting and staffing solutions to clients across the nation.\r\n\r\n | (913) 730-7738 | 4501 College Blvd., Ste. 130, Leawood, KS 66211
