Procurement Contract Coord

Org Marketing Statement

For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole. It’s more than simply providing a service. It’s a commitment to a better quality of life. That’s why BPU has been recognized as one of the top public utilities in the country. That’s the Power of Community.

The BPU offers very competitive pay and one of the best benefits packages in greater Kansas City! Come join the Power of Our Community!

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

S05- $83,436.27 - $104,295.34 Annually

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end procurement process to support BPU’s operations for inventory and non-stock requests, including sourcing vendors, managing the RFQ process, quote evaluations, issuing purchase orders and assist in payment processing.
• Issue and maintain blanket Purchase Agreements with suppliers for inventory items.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts in alignment with risk factors, organizational goals, and legal requirements.
• Monitor contract terms and ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding purchase orders and contract-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of required procurement documentation in the company’s information systems: On-Base, Fusion, Docu-Sign, DemandStar and others as required.
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to procurement procedures, regulations, and ethical standards.
  
  

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or a business-related field is preferred. A Master’s Degree (M.A.) or Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is a plus. Relevant experience in the supply chain field may be substituted for education.
• Supply Chain certification is a plus (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CPSC).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the purchasing and supply chain function is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple large projects and suppliers.
• Experience with a utility, Engineer Procure Construction (EPC) company or government agency is preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably Oracle Fusion) is preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement including strategic sourcing, contract law, and procurement best practices.
• Ability to work as a team player. Requires collaboration skills including a willingness to provide direction to others.
• Self-starter with initiative, highly motivated and can achieve results independently.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle Fusion and Maximo preferred), purchasing processes and technology.
• Knowledge of Procure-To-Pay software (Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Knowledge of Procurement protocols, policies and procedures is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal contracting language, policies and procedures and technical language in specifications and agreements.
• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Other Information

OPEN DATE: 03/25/2025

CLOSE DATE: 04/24/2025

NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES: One (1)