Purchasing Inventory Manager Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator manages day-to-day purchasing and inventory activities to ensure materials are available when needed while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and controlling costs. This role works closely with suppliers and internal teams to stay ahead of material needs, maintain inventory accuracy, resolve supply issues, and support efficient production operations.

This position is located onsite in Lenexa, KS.

We think you’ll thrive if:

• You’re highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing track of the details.
• You’re proactive and naturally look ahead to identify shortages, delays, or inventory issues before they disrupt operations.
• You’re comfortable working with data, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to solve problems and make sound purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain competitive quotes, and support purchasing decisions based on quality, cost, availability, lead time, and business needs.
• Create, review, and track purchase orders while proactively addressing supplier delays, shortages, pricing discrepancies, damaged goods, and other issues.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment based on demand, lead times, min/max levels, reorder points, and other established inventory parameters.
• Partner with Production, Sales, and Operations to forecast material requirements and ensure materials are available to support production and customer demand.
• Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits, investigating and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Monitor material shortages, excess inventory, and slow-moving inventory and proactively communicate potential risks.
• Coordinate with Logistics and warehouse personnel on inbound shipments, returns, and RMAs, including tracking shipments and resolving transportation or documentation issues.

Experience & Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related role.
• Experience creating and tracking purchase orders and working directly with suppliers.
• Experience monitoring inventory levels, conducting inventory counts, and reconciling discrepancies.
• Experience working with an inventory management system, ERP, or similar business system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work primarily in a professional office environment with regular interaction in warehouse and production areas.
• Ability to work around varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, compressed gases, and other conditions typical of an industrial environment while following required safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift as required.
• Minimal travel may be required.

About SEVO Systems

SEVO Systems designs and manufactures advanced fire suppression technologies that protect high-value assets around the world. Our innovative suppression solutions serve mission-critical industries including energy storage, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, transportation, marine, and data center environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Work on products and solutions that protect critical infrastructure and essential services.
• Join a growing organization focused on innovation and long-term success.
• Build your career alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to meaningful work that helps keep people, assets, and operations safe.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Veridity and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and provided opportunities to succeed based on their qualifications, performance, and contributions.