Indirect Purchasing Analyst I

Full-time

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Indirect Purchasing Analyst? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
Indirect Purchasing Analyst
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Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin
Summary
Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary
The Indirect Purchasing Analyst I is an entry-level position responsible for supporting indirect procurement activities at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA). This role focuses on learning purchasing processes, managing data accuracy, and supporting purchase order execution across various indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, office equipment, and services. Under close supervision, the Analyst I assists in creating and managing requisitions and purchase orders, tracking deliveries, resolving order discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This position serves as a foundational role for growth within the purchasing and supply chain organization.
Essential Duties
Functional Operations:
Create, maintain, and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders within SAP or other ERP systems to support indirect procurement activities
Monitor open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal customers
Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and system data to support purchasing operations and audit readiness
Support supplier onboarding activities by collecting and maintaining required documentation, including tax forms and compliance records
Track order confirmations, shipping notices, delivery schedules, and inventory replenishment needs for indirect spend categories
Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Maintain purchasing logs, reports, and tracking tools to support procurement performance monitoring and decision-making
Assist in generating routine reports related to purchasing activity, open orders, supplier performance, and delivery schedules
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Support updates to procurement procedures, documentation, and standard operating practices
Training & Team Support
Participate in training and development activities to build knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing systems, and company policies
Collaborate with team members to support department objectives and ensure timely completion of procurement activities
Provide administrative and operational support for procurement projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries regarding order status, product availability, delivery timelines, and procurement processes
Coordinate communications with suppliers regarding order fulfillment, delivery issues, and purchasing requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounts Payable, Operations, Facilities, and Supply Chain, to support procurement needs and business objectives
Schedule and participate in meetings with suppliers and stakeholders, documenting key actions and follow-up requirements as needed
Quality, Safety, & Compliance
Adhere to company procurement policies, purchasing approval workflows, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards
Ensure procurement records, transactions, and documentation are maintained in accordance with company requirements and compliance expectations
Support audit activities by maintaining organized, accurate, and accessible procurement documentation
Perform all responsibilities in accordance with applicable quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Required
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Relevant experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred
Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain setting
Essential Qualifications
0 - 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing
Strong Excel and data entry skills
Eagerness to learn procurement systems (e.g., SAP)
Strong communication and organizational abilities
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with indirect procurement in a manufacturing, automotive, or high-tech environment
Familiarity with procurement KPIs or sustainability practices
Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma environments
Experience working in ERP systems or purchasing platforms
Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning and problem solving
Experience working with global teams or offshore suppliers
Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese, with the ability to support cross-cultural communication
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Walk: 70%
Stand: 20%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For This Position, The Required Frequency Is
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.
Where You'll Be
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Who We Are
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Supplemental Information
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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