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Buyer​/Purchasing Agent in distribution industry req

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for: twiceasnice Recruiting
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Administration
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Business Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industry req.)

Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industry req.)
Location: near Kansas City, MO
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 (DOE) + Performance Bonus
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/match, Profit Sharing, Holidays, PTO

Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-Time;
Hybrid/Work From Home Available (3 days in office (Tues-Thur/week)

Sponsorship is not available

Description

Our client in the distribution industry is looking for a Buyer / Purchasing Agent to join their team near Kansas City, MO. In this role, you will independently manage supplier relationships, analyze inventory needs, and negotiate purchases across multiple product categories. You’ll be accountable for cost-saving initiatives, vendor performance, and inventory profitability across multiple locations. The right candidate will have purchasing experience in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or wholesale industry and strong Excel skills.

This is a great opportunity for a strong buyer who is ready to take the next step into vendor negotiations and strategic inventory management, where your ideas are valued, and your efforts will have an immediate impact on the success and growth of the company.

Responsibilities

  • Replenish inventory using demand planning and Excel-based analysis
  • Review requisitions and set optimal purchase levels
  • Determine procurement method and prepare purchase orders or bid requests
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and shipment methods with suppliers
  • Evaluate and select new vendors to support business goals
  • Maintain profitable inventory levels across multiple locations
  • Monitor supplier performance, including fill rates and turn ratios
  • Manage and reduce obsolete inventory
  • Resolve issues with defective or delayed products
  • Administer rebate programs and cost-down initiatives
  • Evaluate turns and fill rates of assigned vendors, consistently improving ratios
  • Create and issue purchase orders
  • Qualifications

  • 3+ years of purchasing for multiple locations in distribution or wholesale industry experience required
  • Experience purchasing items in bulk, for in-stock items required
  • Experience regularly reviewing 300+ parts per week required
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) required
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