Purchasing Administrator - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental

Vision

401k plan with a match from day one

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to efficiently process purchase requests into SAP purchase orders and expedite orders for on-time delivery. The role involves vendor coordination, price and delivery inquiries, and collaboration with internal teams.

Education ranges from a high school diploma to an associate degree in SCM or related fields, with SAP and Excel proficiency beneficial for daily operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Post-secondary education in SCM/Business/Logistics or Procurement a plus.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and office administration principles required.
• ERP/SAP experience preferred; ability to coordinate with internal and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Requests into SAP Purchase Orders accurately and timely.
• Monitor and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Use preferred/approved vendor list for sourcing.
• Communicate shipping dates and any adjustments proactively.
• Work with vendors on availability, pricing, delivery times, and order status.
• Monitor and release sales orders from Frontline Service Organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Knowledge of basic accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

REPORTS TO: Purchasing Administrator Supervisor

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.