Manager, Purchasing

Segra•Kansas City, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Segra is seeking a full-time Manager, Purchasing to lead the indirect purchasing team and oversee day-to-day purchasing operations for indirect goods and services. The manager oversees a team of Indirect Buyers and is responsible for purchase order and blanket order management, supplier relationships, sourcing support, invoice-discrepancy escalation, and compliance with purchasing policies and audit requirements. The role partners with Operations, IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain to provide timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement solutions. The position is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week in a Segra office, with flexibility to work remotely two days per week. Success requires people leadership, procurement execution, analytical, communication, negotiation, and ERP skills, including experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Segra owns and operates fiber-optic infrastructure and provides connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud, and colocation solutions. The company describes a customer-first approach and investment in the communities it serves through local hiring, team empowerment, and ongoing network upgrades.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of supply chain experience.
Supply chain and purchasing experience; indirect goods and services experience is preferred.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar ERP system.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team.
Strong understanding of purchase order management, blanket order lifecycle, invoice discrepancy resolution, audit readiness, and procurement controls.
Strong supplier evaluation, pricing analysis, contract negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior and executive leaders.
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
Collaborative, customer-focused approach and ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain experience in the telecommunications industry.
Prior people leadership, team lead, supervisory, or demonstrated mentoring experience.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or another procurement certification.
MBA or master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the indirect purchasing team to meet service, compliance, and performance goals.
Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations for indirect goods and services.
Manage purchase orders and the blanket order lifecycle.
Manage supplier relationships and address supplier performance, service, quality, risk, or compliance issues.
Support strategic sourcing, including supplier evaluation and RFQ/RFP activity.
Analyze pricing, negotiate contract terms, and identify cost and value improvement opportunities.
Escalate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Maintain compliance with purchasing policies, procurement controls, and audit requirements.
Partner with Operations, IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain to deliver timely, cost-effective procurement solutions.
Analyze purchasing activity, identify trends, and recommend actions.
Enforce and improve purchasing workflows, policies, reporting, and ERP-enabled processes.
Provide responsive, clear, and practical purchasing guidance to internal stakeholders.