Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Missouri
Supply Chain Specialist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in manufacturing, logistics, agribusiness, and automotive supply, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior operations leads. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with Springfield adding a growing mid-market cluster, and established employers like Cerner (Oracle Health), Boeing, and Emerson Electric maintaining consistent supply chain teams in the state. Procurement, inventory management, and demand planning are the specialties appearing most often in active Missouri listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary
The Director of Supply Chain & Procurement is responsible for leading the company's procurement, materials management, supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationships for a large-scale industrial manufacturing operation.
This position will play a critical role in supporting the company's plant restart by ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, operating supplies, MRO materials, equipment, services, and other resources required to safely and efficiently operate the facility.
The Director will develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and establish supply chain processes that support both the immediate restart and long-term operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the company's procurement and supply chain functions.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies.
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships and performance expectations.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, delivery requirements, and service agreements.
- Oversee purchasing of raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment, services, and other plant requirements.
- Develop procurement policies, procedures, approval processes, and internal controls.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, pricing, and responsiveness.
- Identify cost-reduction and strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Develop and maintain approved supplier programs.
- Manage inventory levels and working capital while maintaining adequate materials availability.
- Partner with Maintenance and Operations to ensure critical spare parts and MRO materials are available.
- Coordinate material planning and supply requirements with plant operations.
- Oversee logistics, transportation, freight, and delivery requirements.
- Develop contingency plans for critical materials and supply disruptions.
- Establish purchasing metrics and supply chain KPIs.
- Monitor market conditions and commodity pricing affecting plant operations.
- Work closely with Finance regarding budgets, purchase orders, contracts, and spending controls.
- Work closely with Legal and executive leadership on major contracts and supplier agreements.
- Lead and develop procurement and supply chain personnel.
- Establish processes and systems that can support the company's planned growth.
- Support plant restart activities, including identifying critical materials and establishing supplier commitments before production begins.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Operations, or related field required.
- 8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience.
- Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and major supplier agreements.
- Strong understanding of MRO procurement and industrial materials.
- Experience with ERP/procurement systems.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience.
Preferred Experience
- Metals, aluminum, chemical, steel, mining, energy, or other heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Large-scale industrial procurement.
- Experience managing international and domestic suppliers.
- Experience with river, rail, truck, or other industrial logistics.
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Contract development and administration.
Work Environment
This is an onsite leadership position at an industrial manufacturing facility. The position will regularly interact with operations, maintenance, finance, vendors, contractors, and executive leadership.
- Full Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Paid Vacations
- 401K with a match
- Paid Holidays
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Position Summary
The Director of Supply Chain & Procurement is responsible for leading the company's procurement, materials management, supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationships for a large-scale industrial manufacturing operation.
This position will play a critical role in supporting the company's plant restart by ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, operating supplies, MRO materials, equipment, services, and other resources required to safely and efficiently operate the facility.
The Director will develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and establish supply chain processes that support both the immediate restart and long-term operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the company's procurement and supply chain functions.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies.
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships and performance expectations.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, delivery requirements, and service agreements.
- Oversee purchasing of raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment, services, and other plant requirements.
- Develop procurement policies, procedures, approval processes, and internal controls.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, pricing, and responsiveness.
- Identify cost-reduction and strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Develop and maintain approved supplier programs.
- Manage inventory levels and working capital while maintaining adequate materials availability.
- Partner with Maintenance and Operations to ensure critical spare parts and MRO materials are available.
- Coordinate material planning and supply requirements with plant operations.
- Oversee logistics, transportation, freight, and delivery requirements.
- Develop contingency plans for critical materials and supply disruptions.
- Establish purchasing metrics and supply chain KPIs.
- Monitor market conditions and commodity pricing affecting plant operations.
- Work closely with Finance regarding budgets, purchase orders, contracts, and spending controls.
- Work closely with Legal and executive leadership on major contracts and supplier agreements.
- Lead and develop procurement and supply chain personnel.
- Establish processes and systems that can support the company's planned growth.
- Support plant restart activities, including identifying critical materials and establishing supplier commitments before production begins.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Operations, or related field required.
- 8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience.
- Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and major supplier agreements.
- Strong understanding of MRO procurement and industrial materials.
- Experience with ERP/procurement systems.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience.
Preferred Experience
- Metals, aluminum, chemical, steel, mining, energy, or other heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Large-scale industrial procurement.
- Experience managing international and domestic suppliers.
- Experience with river, rail, truck, or other industrial logistics.
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Contract development and administration.
Work Environment
This is an onsite leadership position at an industrial manufacturing facility. The position will regularly interact with operations, maintenance, finance, vendors, contractors, and executive leadership.
- Full Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Paid Vacations
- 401K with a match
- Paid Holidays
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain specialist jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred or required by many Missouri employers
- Two or more years of experience in procurement, inventory, or logistics coordination
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate supplier contracts
Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supply chain specialist in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a supply chain specialist, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most Missouri employers expect a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or logistics. From there, earning an APICS certification such as the CPIM or CSCP significantly strengthens your candidacy. Many Missouri candidates build early experience through internships with manufacturers or logistics firms in the Kansas City or St. Louis metro areas before moving into full specialist roles.
How much do supply chain specialists make in Missouri?
Supply chain specialists in Missouri earn a median of about $78,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,040 for the lowest 10% to over $124,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supply chain specialists in Missouri?
Employers hiring supply chain specialists in Missouri right now include Mercy, Walmart, and Leonardo DRS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's mix of manufacturing, defense, agriculture, and healthcare sectors means supply chain openings appear across a broad range of industries rather than being concentrated in a single field.
Which Missouri cities have the most supply chain specialist jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield lead Missouri for supply chain specialist openings. Kansas City's position as a major freight and distribution hub drives strong demand there, while St. Louis benefits from its manufacturing base, healthcare systems, and proximity to major corporate headquarters that maintain in-house procurement and logistics teams.
Are there remote supply chain specialist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because much of the work involves on-site inventory oversight, warehouse coordination, and vendor meetings. About 47% of supply chain specialist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those options appearing most often in demand planning, procurement analysis, and supplier relations rather than in hands-on operations or distribution center roles.
How can I get hired as a supply chain specialist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a supply chain coordinator or purchasing assistant role, which Missouri manufacturers and distributors regularly hire at the junior level. Large employers in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, including companies in automotive supply and food processing, run rotational or associate programs for recent graduates. Lateral moves from roles in warehouse operations, customer service, or administrative procurement work are also common. Completing the APICS Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management certificate while job searching gives candidates a measurable edge with Missouri hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain specialist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to supply chain specialist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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