Indirect Purchasing Analyst I

				Overview:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Indirect Purchasing Analyst I? 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:

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:

Procurement Operations:

* Create and maintain purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP or other ERP systems
* Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery
* Support invoice issue resolution by coordinating with Accounts Payable and vendors
* Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation for compliance and audit readiness

Supplier Communication & Coordination:

* Schedule meetings and record communications with suppliers related to order status or delivery issues
* Request basic documentation (e.g., W-9s, tax forms, supplier onboarding paperwork) and ensure completion
* Assist in collecting and filing order confirmations, shipping notices, and tracking information

Data Management & Reporting:

* Maintain purchasing logs and spreadsheets to track procurement activity and performance
* Assist in generating routine reports on purchasing activity, open orders, and delivery schedules
* Help monitor inventory replenishment needs for indirect categories in coordination with internal teams

Stakeholder Support:

* Respond to internal stakeholder requests for order status, item availability, or procurement timelines
* Collaborate with team members to ensure purchasing actions align with department requirements and budgets
* Support internal process documentation and updates to standard operating procedures

Policy & Process Compliance:

* Learn and adhere to company procurement policies, purchasing approval workflows, and system controls
* Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline purchasing processes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

* To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

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:

Education:

* Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
* 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

Preferred Certification(s):

* Introductory supply chain or project management certifications such as APICS coursework or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)
* Interest in pursuing CPSM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma certifications

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

* Sit: 40%
* Walk: 30%
* Stand: 20%
* Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

* Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
* Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
* Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
* Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

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:

* Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
* Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
* Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
* Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
* Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
* Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
* Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
* Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
* Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

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 profe
			

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