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<p><strong>Onsite | Contract-to-Hire | Overland Park, KS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Morgan Hunter is partnering with a growing residential construction organization to hire a <strong>Systems Specialist</strong>. This role will play a key part in maintaining the internal systems used to track construction projects, purchasing activity, and vendor information.</p><p>The position combines systems administration, purchasing coordination, and data management. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with large datasets, and confident using Excel to organize and analyze information. </p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Systems & Data Management</p><ul><li>Maintain the company’s ERP system used to track construction projects and purchasing activity</li><li>Update and verify pricing, vendor information, and material data within the system</li><li>Monitor system accuracy and ensure project data is properly maintained</li><li>Generate reports and analyze data using Excel</li></ul><p>Purchasing & Operations Support</p><ul><li>Assist with creating and processing purchase orders for vendors and trade partners</li><li>Compare vendor pricing and support purchasing decisions</li><li>Coordinate with finance and operations teams to ensure purchasing documentation is accurate</li><li>Maintain organized records related to vendors, pricing, and purchasing activity</li></ul><p>Administrative & Project Support</p><ul><li>Support system improvements and new process implementations</li><li>Assist with documentation and administrative tasks related to construction projects</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to ensure information flows accurately through the system</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>2–3 years of experience in a systems, purchasing, or data-focused role preferred</li><li>Strong Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP (PivotTables and Macros are a plus)</li><li>Experience working with ERP or purchasing systems preferred</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes</li><li>Comfortable learning new systems and processes quickly</li><li>Construction or operations experience is a plus</li></ul><p></p>

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