Indirect Purchasing Analyst I — SAP & Procurement Learning

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafes

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is seeking an entry-level Indirect Purchasing Analyst in De Soto, Kansas, to support indirect procurement across MRO, facilities, and services. You will learn purchasing processes, manage requisitions and POs, and assist in ensuring compliance with procurement policies while supporting a growing lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation.

Under supervision, you will help track deliveries, resolve discrepancies with Accounts Payable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related fields considered.
• 0–2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing.
• Strong Excel and data entry skills.
• Willingness to learn procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Commitment to Panasonic seven core principles.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders within SAP or other ERP systems.
• Monitor open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and suppliers.
• Maintain procurement records and audit-ready documentation.
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance documentation.
• Track deliveries and inventory replenishment for indirect spend categories.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

English fluency

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is seeking an entry-level Indirect Purchasing Analyst in De Soto, Kansas, to support indirect procurement across MRO, facilities, and services. You will learn purchasing processes, manage requisitions and POs, and assist in ensuring compliance with procurement policies while supporting a growing lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation.

Under supervision, you will help track deliveries, resolve discrepancies with Accounts Payable, and