Purchasing Agent

About the role

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider serving carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. For more information, visit bluebirdfiber.com. Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals!

Requirements

• 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in telecom or construction
• Strong working knowledge of OSP materials, fiber construction processes, and telecom infrastructure
• Experience managing purchase orders tied to construction or capital projects
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships
• Proficiency in Excel and procurement/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• PREFERRED: Supporting fiber network builds or data center connectivity projects
• Knowledge of CAPEX vs. OPEX classification and telecom project cost structures
• Familiarity with telecom supply markets and major OSP suppliers
• Experience working with work order-based procurement environments

Primary responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of OSP materials including fiber optic cable, conduit, vaults, handholes, vault hardware, and construction-related services
• Issue and manage purchase orders tied to construction work orders, ensuring alignment to project scope, budget, and schedule
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, lead times, and contractual terms to drive cost savings and service reliability
• Monitor and analyze material spend, including variance between budgeted and actual costs to support cost control efforts
• Track order status and proactively mitigate supply chain risks, including long lead items and material shortages
• Support vendor performance management, including service level adherence and corrective action planning
• Maintain procurement data integrity in ERP/procurement systems and support reporting on purchasing activity

Benefits

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position in our Kansas City office.

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Company

Bluebird Fiber is an equal opportunity employer.