Procurement Buyer

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

The Indirect Global Procurement Team is a specialized organization that owns the strategic development and execution of procurement functions and activities across a range of Indirect procurement categories for Hallmark.  These Indirect categories include software, hardware, technical services, non-technical services, managed services, staff augmentation, MRO/facilities, capital equipment, energy, and other categories. The team is involved in vendor selection, negotiation strategy, contracting processes, and vendor management and is a respected and trusted partner for the senior leadership teams across all lines of business. This buyer will primarily be aligned with support of the Hallmark Media line of business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO & HOW IT SHAPES OUR SUCCESS

We’re looking for a Procurement Buyer who will play a key role in shaping how we partner with suppliers across a defined category, primarily with Hallmark Media. In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies that ensure we’re getting the right goods and services at the right value.

You’ll bring a strategic mindset to sourcing- balancing cost, quality, and risk- while leveraging best practices to drive effective, thoughtful decisions. A big part of your impact will come from building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and ensuring they consistently deliver on performance expectations.

To be successful, you’ll stay informed on your category and industry landscape, identify the best supply options, and continuously look for ways to improve how we partner and operate.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with business teams to understand needs and develop effective sourcing strategies
• Manage supplier relationships and oversee performance across cost, quality, and service
• Apply strategic sourcing best practices to drive value and mitigate risk
• Stay informed on industry trends and supply market dynamics to guide decision-making

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following are required to be considered for this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume will stand out if you have the following:

• Supply Chain, procurement, and/or operations work experience
• Detail orientation
• Project coordination
• Prioritization of work
• Reacting to business partner need
• Excellent customer service
• Strong communication skills
• Basic contract management
• Process orientation
• Learns on the fly

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, giving you the best of both worlds: collaborating in person at Headquarters in Kansas City, MO and enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.
• Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance. Employees are eligible for annual merit-based increases, aligned with individual and company performance.
• In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit-sharing.

COME JOIN US! Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark- just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks. 

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please. 

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