Sourcing Jobs in Kansas
Sourcing jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where aerospace, manufacturing, and distribution industries drive consistent demand for sourcing professionals skilled in supplier management, procurement, and strategic purchasing. Major employers with a lasting Kansas presence include Spirit AeroSystems, Cargill, and Evergy, each maintaining active sourcing teams across commodity management, direct materials, and indirect spend categories. Openings range from entry-level buyer roles to senior sourcing managers leading cross-functional procurement initiatives. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
The Manager, Procurement Sourcing develops and executes sourcing strategies that improve supplier partnerships, optimize cost of goods and services, and support organizational goals. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier performance, and drives procurement processes that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term value. This role will support multiple categories including food and beverage, supplies, and operation services.
This position is based in Leawood, Kansas, with remote eligibility.
What you will be doing:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support business objectives.
- Support peers and lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and contract terms for products and services.
- Research new applicable suppliers and cold call/email and host capability meetings.
- Coordinate samples for the department and stakeholders.
- Conduct pricing audits to confirm contract compliance and ensure projected savings goals are achieved.
- Analyze organizational spend and identify sourcing opportunities that deliver competitive solutions and measurable financial value.
- Perform cost benchmarking practices and perform regular category reviews to identify pricing improvement opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve profit margins through product, process, or service changes.
- Build financial models to support sourcing recommendations, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
- Monitor category and commodity risks and implement mitigation strategies to reduce supply disruptions or cost volatility.
- Partner with logistics teams to resolve supplier delivery, service, and quality issues and ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with operational and strategic business needs.
- Manage multiple sourcing categories of moderate to high complexity and ensure project pipelines support annual savings targets.
- Key owner of recipe costing tool supporting department and Food & Beverage stakeholders.
What we need from you:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, food service logistics or a related field.
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts.
- Solid understanding of theatre or similar operations to ensure that all programs are focused on improving cost.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities to best support business needs.
- Experience managing sourcing categories with moderate to high complexity
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established savings targets.
What we also value (preferred):
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, operations, or a related field.
- Professional certification in strategic sourcing, supply management, or procurement (SPSM)
- Experience managing food and beverage procurement.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders to implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that strengthen procurement operations and supplier performance
Minimum qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, food service logistics or a related field.
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts.
- Solid understanding of theatre or similar operations to ensure that all programs are focused on improving cost.
Compensation
AMC provides a compensation range for open positions where required. Factors that may be used to determine actual compensation may include, but are not limited to, a specific skill set, relevant experience or geographic location. The compensation range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets based on business needs.
The compensation for this position is: $100000 per year - $115000 per year
Why Work at AMC?
Do you speak in movie quotes? Have a movie moment that changed your life? If you love all things movies, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres.
AMC supports personal well-being and work-life balance with a benefits package designed to promote health and happiness, both inside and outside of work.
- Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) for most corporate roles
- Annual bonus potential
- Accrued vacation and absentee time plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for your birthday
- Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer to enjoy more of what you love outside the office
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
- 401(k) match to support your financial goals
- A relaxed, collaborative office environment with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
- Convenient on-site gym facility
- Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages)
- Special savings on AMC gift cards
- And of course—FREE movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and the ability to provide up to 8 friends and family movie passes
Job Address
One AMC Way 11500 Ash Street Leawood, Kansas 66211
Employment Status
Full Time
Relocation Eligibility
No
Department
SUPPLY CHAIN
Pay Rate Type
Salaried
AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Job Summary
The Manager, Procurement Sourcing develops and executes sourcing strategies that improve supplier partnerships, optimize cost of goods and services, and support organizational goals. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier performance, and drives procurement processes that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term value. This role will support multiple categories including food and beverage, supplies, and operation services.
This position is based in Leawood, Kansas, with remote eligibility.
What you will be doing:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support business objectives.
- Support peers and lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels, and contract terms for products and services.
- Research new applicable suppliers and cold call/email and host capability meetings.
- Coordinate samples for the department and stakeholders.
- Conduct pricing audits to confirm contract compliance and ensure projected savings goals are achieved.
- Analyze organizational spend and identify sourcing opportunities that deliver competitive solutions and measurable financial value.
- Perform cost benchmarking practices and perform regular category reviews to identify pricing improvement opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to improve profit margins through product, process, or service changes.
- Build financial models to support sourcing recommendations, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
- Monitor category and commodity risks and implement mitigation strategies to reduce supply disruptions or cost volatility.
- Partner with logistics teams to resolve supplier delivery, service, and quality issues and ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with operational and strategic business needs.
- Manage multiple sourcing categories of moderate to high complexity and ensure project pipelines support annual savings targets.
- Key owner of recipe costing tool supporting department and Food & Beverage stakeholders.
What we need from you:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, food service logistics or a related field.
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts.
- Solid understanding of theatre or similar operations to ensure that all programs are focused on improving cost.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities to best support business needs.
- Experience managing sourcing categories with moderate to high complexity
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established savings targets.
What we also value (preferred):
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, operations, or a related field.
- Professional certification in strategic sourcing, supply management, or procurement (SPSM)
- Experience managing food and beverage procurement.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders to implement enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that strengthen procurement operations and supplier performance
Minimum qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, food service logistics or a related field.
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts.
- Solid understanding of theatre or similar operations to ensure that all programs are focused on improving cost.
Compensation
AMC provides a compensation range for open positions where required. Factors that may be used to determine actual compensation may include, but are not limited to, a specific skill set, relevant experience or geographic location. The compensation range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets based on business needs.
The compensation for this position is: $100000 per year - $115000 per year
Why Work at AMC?
Do you speak in movie quotes? Have a movie moment that changed your life? If you love all things movies, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres.
AMC supports personal well-being and work-life balance with a benefits package designed to promote health and happiness, both inside and outside of work.
- Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) for most corporate roles
- Annual bonus potential
- Accrued vacation and absentee time plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for your birthday
- Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer to enjoy more of what you love outside the office
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
- 401(k) match to support your financial goals
- A relaxed, collaborative office environment with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
- Convenient on-site gym facility
- Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages)
- Special savings on AMC gift cards
- And of course—FREE movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and the ability to provide up to 8 friends and family movie passes
Job Address
One AMC Way 11500 Ash Street Leawood, Kansas 66211
Employment Status
Full Time
Relocation Eligibility
No
Department
SUPPLY CHAIN
Pay Rate Type
Salaried
AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sourcing jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field required
- Experience with supplier negotiations, RFQs, and contract management strongly preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Infor is commonly required
- Knowledge of aerospace, manufacturing, or agricultural commodity markets is a frequent plus
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential valued by many Kansas employers
- Strong analytical skills and experience with cost modeling or spend analysis expected
Sourcing Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sourcing professional in Kansas?
Most sourcing roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field, with many employers also accepting engineering degrees for technical commodity roles. Kansas does not issue a state-specific license for sourcing professionals, so advancement typically depends on experience and voluntary credentials such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) offered through the Institute for Supply Management. Wichita State University and the University of Kansas both offer supply chain programs that serve as common entry points into the field locally.
Which companies hire sourcings in Kansas?
Kansas sourcing roles are posted by Faith Technologies Incorporated, Panasonic, and SPX Technologies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing base and large agricultural processing sector create particularly strong and recurring demand for sourcing professionals with direct materials and commodity expertise.
Which Kansas cities have the most sourcing jobs?
Olathe, Wichita, and Leawood account for the largest share of sourcing openings in Kansas. Wichita leads because of its dense aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem anchored by companies like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, while Kansas City and Topeka reflect demand from distribution, utilities, and state government procurement operations.
Are there remote sourcing jobs in Kansas?
Yes, and more than in many fields, since sourcing work centered on analysis, vendor communication, and contract administration can be done remotely. About 75% of sourcing openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much of the work. Roles involving on-site supplier audits or hands-on production support are more likely to require in-person attendance at a Kansas facility.
How can I get hired as a sourcing professional in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or rotational program in supply chain or procurement, which companies like Spirit AeroSystems, Cargill, and Koch Industries-affiliated businesses regularly run for recent graduates in Kansas. Adjacent roles such as purchasing assistant, inventory analyst, or logistics coordinator frequently serve as stepping stones into full sourcing positions at the same employers. Completing a CPSM certification or finishing a supply chain degree from Wichita State University or Kansas State University gives candidates a meaningful edge over others without direct sourcing experience.
Where can I find and apply to sourcing jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to sourcing jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Wichita, Kansas City, Topeka, and other Kansas locations. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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