Project Planner​/Buyer

Project Planner/Buyer

Location:

Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Project Buyer, you will serve as the primary owner of project-related materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement in alignment with project requirements. The incumbent will evaluate supplier quality, support project delivery schedules, and manage material costs while collaborating closely with Project Management and Material Managers to achieve business objectives.

This role is essential for maintaining accurate SAP data, supporting reliable revenue forecasting, and driving strong supplier performance to meet project and organizational goals. This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.

• Material Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Select suppliers, evaluate bids, and make purchasing decisions within authorization guidelines.
  • Develop RFQs, create purchase orders, and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Monitor supplier quality, capacity, and performance, adjusting sourcing as needed.
• Project & Materials Ownership
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to define material needs.
  • Own the material aspect of assigned projects, resolving issues and adapting to scope changes.
  • Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and customers regarding material status.
• Systems & Process Management
  • Utilize ERP systems to manage schedules, purchases, and reporting with accuracy.
  • Respond to supplier and project inquiries while maintaining complete shipment records.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate offline practices.

• Required Experience & Skills
  • 3-5 years of related experience
  • Engineering application and design experience
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Power Point
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels
• Ideal Experience & Skills
  • Experience in purchasing (quoting, online auctions, expediting, etc), helpful
  • Knowledge of logistics, including international shipments, preferred
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferred
  • Project management skills
  • Familiarity with SAP, or other ERP systems
• Education & Certifications
  • Associate's degree or technical program completion, required
  • Bachelor's degree and/or related coursework, preferred

Onsite office environment, Monday-Friday;
Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period.

Keyboarding/typing ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy. Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.