Buying Professional

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Buying Professional

Location(s): Wichita, KS

• Commodity Strategy Implementation
  
  
  
  • Executes sourcing strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of materials.
  • Applies global standards and practices (e.g., Purchase-to-Pay, Procurement guidelines).
  
  
  
  
• Supplier Negotiation & Cost Savings
  
  
  
  • Prepares and conducts supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings.
  • Documents and implements savings, reporting results transparently.
  
  
  
  
• Supplier Management
  
  
  
  • Manages full supplier lifecycle: qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification.
  • Performs project-specific supplier evaluations and maintains supplier data.
  
  
  
  
• Internal Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Works closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., requisitioners/project teams) to meet procurement needs.
  • Ensures early procurement involvement in project planning.
  
  
  
  
• Support Activities
  
  
  
  • Supports audits, supplier visits, reporting, issue analysis, and market research activities.
  
  
  
  

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree (entry-level academic) OR
  • Vocational training with experience in procurement or supply chain.
  
  
  
  
• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Gaining knowledge via on-the-job training and exposure to procurement practices.
  
  
  
  
• Skills & Knowledge:
  
  
  
  • Understanding of procurement principles, supplier management, negotiation tactics.
  • Familiarity with procurement IT systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, etc.).
  • Ability to analyze data, implement processes, and assist in audits and reporting.
  
  
  
  

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.