Indirect Buyer

Indirect BuyerLOCATION: Grain Valley / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KBSignaling | REQUISITION ID: 11062 | JOB GRADE: 13 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:Job Summary

The Professional Buyer – Indirect Procurement is responsible for executing strategic and tactical sourcing activities for indirect goods and services to support business operations. This role manages the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance management, with a focus on delivering value across cost, quality, service, and risk.

Working closely with internal stakeholders such as operations, engineering, finance, HR, and legal, the Professional Buyer translates business requirements into effective sourcing strategies and commercial agreements. The role plays a key part in optimizing spend, improving supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

The Professional Buyer also supports broader commodity strategies by executing sourcing initiatives, analyzing spend data, and identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement.

Reporting Line

Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Execute end-to-end sourcing activities for indirect categories (e.g., services, material repair and operations (MRO), facilities, IT, logistics, professional services)

• Lead RFx processes (RFQ/RFP/RFI), including supplier identification, bid evaluation, and award recommendations