senior buyer / supply chain manager.

We are seeking a motivated professional with 10+ years of Buying and  Supply Chain Management background for an opportunity in Olathe, KS! This role offers a foot in the door with a growing orginization. For the right candidate, this role carries the potential to convert into a permanent, full-time position based on demonstrated performance, reliable attendance, and business needs. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and grow long-term within a supportive, dynamic environment.  We need someone that can own end-to-end sourcing infrastructure in a high-impact, high-growth environment. We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Professional to serve as a key catalyst for our operational success. In this role, you will transcend routine procurement to spearhead high-value supplier negotiations, optimize advanced ERP/MRP parameters, and lead critical commodity strategies for complex components like PCBAs, electronics, and fabricated metals. Partnering directly with NPI, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will have the autonomy to mitigate global risk, champion continuous improvement, and mentor a rising team - all while maintaining the uncompromised FDA and ISO standards that define our commitment to quality. If you have the experience that aligns and are interested in learning more, please apply today!

salary: $45 - $57 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

-Drive and execute comprehensive global supply chain initiatives aligned with corporate operational priorities, cost reduction objectives, and rigorous customer commitments.

-Architect and optimize core ERP/MRP system parameters—including safety stock, lead times, order quantities, and demand-supply balances—to maximize working capital efficiency and ensure seamless production continuity.

-Strategically balance order volumes and material flow to mitigate excess/obsolete (E&O) inventory risks while maintaining robust safety stock levels.

-Proactively identify, model, and mitigate critical material risks, capacity constraints, end-of-life (EOL) components, and supply disruptions through robust escalation protocols and contingency planning.

-Lead the lifecycle management of critical direct material commodities (PCBAs, electronic components, fabricated metals, plastics), from initial market research and technical qualification to long-term performance management.

-Negotiate high-value commercial contracts, pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), and delivery terms to capture cost savings while safeguarding supply continuity and quality.

-Design and leverage supplier scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to enforce strict KPI compliance across quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics.




Skills

Vendor Relations

Purchase Orders

Netsuite

ERP

Supply Chain

Qualifications

Years of experience: 10 years

Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.