Purchasing Administrator - New Berlin, WI

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a Purchasing Administrator in New Berlin, WI to efficiently process purchase requests into SAP Purchase Orders and monitor orders for on-time delivery. The role requires strong communication, Excel/Word skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Benefits include medical, dental, 401k with match, and paid holidays. This full-time, hybrid position offers opportunities to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to help customers.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately process Purchase Requests from the Service Branches into SAP Purchase Orders ensuring timely handling.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Utilize suppliers based on the Preferred and Approved Vendor list.
• Communicate supplier shipping dates with the business units and adjust dates as needed.
• Work with internal and external vendors on inquiries of availability, pricing, delivery times, and order status.
• Monitor and release sales orders created from the Frontline Service Organization.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Logistics or Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Purchasing Administrator - New Berlin, WI

• Full-time
• Job Category: Business Support
• Employee Group: Employee
• Employment Type: Undefined term
• Full-time/part-time position: Full-time
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Compensation: USD 24 - USD 26 - hourly

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE: Purchasing Administrator

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Efficiently and accurately process Purchase Requests from the Service Branches into SAP Purchase Orders ensuring timely handling.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders, as required, to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Utilize suppliers based on the Preferred and Approved Vendor list.
• Communicate supplier shipping dates with the business units and any adjustment to established shipping dates, as soon as possible, in advance of expected delivery date.
• Work directly with internal and external vendors on inquiries of availability, pricing, delivery times, and the status of orders.
• Monitor and release sales order created from the Frontline Service Organization
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or Procurement a plus. Post-secondary education preferred. Knowledge of basic accounting and office administration principles required.

EXPERIENCE: ERP system knowledge desired, experience with SAP is preferred. Must have a passion for customer service, and a willingness to go the extra mile to help customers in their time of need. Ability to thrive in a team structured, fast paced, and multitasking work environment.

REQUIREMENTS: Strong written and verbal communication skills needed. Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word experience required.

What we offer:

Benefits:Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation:2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave:5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays:10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.