Materials Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Materials Buyer / Planner:
On behalf of our manufacturing client, Procom is searching for a Materials Buyer / Planner for a contract role. This position is onsite at our client’s Olathe, Kansas office.

Materials Buyer / Planner - Job Description:
The Materials Buyer / Planner is an integral part of the purchasing and planning team, responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials from suppliers. This role involves monitoring the flow of purchased items to prevent shortages and production downtime, while managing inventory levels to meet customer service and inventory targets.

Materials Buyer / Planner - Responsibilities:
• Acquire material based on needs via ERP system or established inventory models
• Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items
• Analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements
• Recommend and select suppliers from an approved list for scheduled plant deliveries
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and maintain safety stock
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve supplier quality issues
• Identify root causes of shortages and implement corrective actions
• Expedite deliveries to meet critical demand requirements
• Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to suppliers
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting

Materials Buyer / Planner - Mandatory Skills:
• 3–5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain planning, or inventory control
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite)
• Mastery of advanced Microsoft Excel functions (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Dynamic Arrays)
• Exceptional analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with data integration and automated reporting

Materials Buyer / Planner – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Ability to write VBA/Macros
• Experience with overseas material tracking and international logistics
• Familiarity with freight forwarder collaboration and customs & clearance monitoring
• Experience with productivity and cost reduction projects
• Knowledge of inventory replenishment methods such as consignment, Kanban, and VMI

Materials Buyer / Planner – Assignment Length:
This is a contract position.

Materials Buyer / Planner - Start Date:
ASAP

Materials Buyer / Planner - Assignment Location:
Olathe, Kansas, United States; this position is onsite.

Benefits

Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.