Purchasing Administrator

Job Details Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks a full-time Purchasing Administrator in our Consumer Products division at the manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE. Please note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future will not be considered. Responsibilities Of Purchasing Administrator Can Include Prepare reports to update management and effected parties concerning the status of procurement related issues. Manage Supplier Portal. Liaison for Supplier, Purchasing and IT related questions or concerns. Resolve ecommerce related issues. Create queries to extract required data from operating systems. Communicate with internal and external parties to answer questions, disseminate or explain information. Plan, schedule and coordinate projects. Represent Purchasing in Project related meetings. Partner with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects. Gather and analyze data for reporting Maintain database systems required to track Purchasing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data. Assist in development, design and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with document retention policy. Handle mass communication with Suppliers via mail or Supplier portal. Manage special projects: update Supplier manual, continuous improvement to current tools, etc. Qualifications For Purchasing Administrator Bachelor's Degree with two years of related purchasing or manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and Confidentiality – The behavior of not disclosing proprietary or personal employee information to any sources within the organization or outside the Customer-Oriented – Customer orientation implies a desire to serve our customers by focusing effort on meeting the customer's needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build Detail-Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or Gather, Analyze, and Report information – Observing, receiving or otherwise obtaining information from all available resources. Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, and facts within the information to provide meaningful results for the given Language Skills – Must be able to speak and understand English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or to groups, as necessary. Multi-tasking – Able to handle multiple tasks and competing demands; sets priorities and ensures all issues are addressed; develops realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resource Strategic Planning – Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be Technology – Increased knowledge, application and research of technology in the use of manufacturing, work management and environmental Preferred Ability to read and analyze data Perks For Purchasing Assistant Great work culture with career growth potential Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available Employee discount for purchase of company products Company fitness center and wellness program available Employee discount to select local daycare providers Educational and relocation reimbursements available Mission Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet. We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come. We value each of our employees and support efforts to use their talents and abilities in full. We respect diversity and strive to build a workplace in which all employees can live up to their full potential. Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr