Supply Chain/Procurement Manager

Job Description

Supply Chain/Procurement Manager | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a long-term contract position at Robert Half, located in Kansas City, Missouri. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. This role is crucial for overseeing procurement operations and ensuring effective logistics coordination, requiring a strategic thinker capable of managing global supply chain processes and optimizing purchasing strategies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Contract
• Location: In-person, Kansas City, MO

• Mission: Oversee procurement operations and ensure effective logistics coordination.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Oversee procurement processes, including the evaluation and approval of purchase requests.
• Strategize: Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations and logistics.
• Coordinate: Ensure timely delivery of goods and services by coordinating with global suppliers.
• Analyze: Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiate: Achieve cost savings and quality assurance by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager level role with core domain knowledge in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics.
• Experience: Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, with strong knowledge of global supply chain processes and best practices. Ability to handle purchase requests, manage supplier relationships effectively, and proficiency in supply chain logistics and inventory management are required.
• Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and negotiation abilities, and familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.