Strategic Buyer

Position: Strategic Buyer - United States
Location(s):
Wichita, Kansas Company:
Flint Hills Resources Career Field:
Procurement & Sourcing Job Number: 195472

Apply:  Job Flint Hills Resources (FHR) is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement team. This role will support procurement activities that ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials and services while building strong vendor relationships and contributing to team goals. Successful candidates will proactively build vendor relationships, ensure procurement transactions are accurate and timely, resolve exceptions and supply disruptions (escalating when needed), and communicate and collaborate effectively while adapting to changing priorities.

Our Team The Strategic Buyer will be based at our Wichita headquarters and report to a Procurement Supervisor. You will partner closely with procurement colleagues, internal stakeholders, and vendors to execute tactical sourcing, support purchase order processing, and participate in RFP and contracting activities.

What You Will Do Partner with the procurement team to support internal and external customers

Analyze and process purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner

Review purchase order and invoice exceptions and resolve issues

Collaborate with vendors on long-lead items and delivery schedules

Maintain strong vendor relationships through clear verbal and written communication

Participate in both Simple and Tactical Sourcing activities

Provide RFP support and analyze supplier responses and proposals

Perform minimal contracting tasks (template use, simple reviews, escalation as needed)
Contribute to a strong team environment, supporting both individual and team goals

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to travel 10-15% of the time, including potential overnight stays

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead1+ years of experience processing procurement transactions (purchase orders, invoices, exceptions)
Experience working in customer service or a stakeholder-facing role

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Who We Are As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline
-delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

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