Purchasing Agent

Kawasaki; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and educational reimbursement

Employee discount on company products

Company fitness center and wellness program

Job summary

A company in the manufacturing sector seeks a full-time Purchasing Agent at their facility in Lincoln, NE. The role involves procurement functions, managing supplier performance, and ensuring quality goods and services. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with strong computer skills and experience in negotiations. Excellent benefits are included, and the position offers career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field preferred OR equivalent education with 2-3 years related experience.
• Must be proficient with computer applications and have negotiation skills.
• Experience in reading blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement functions for high-quality goods and services.
• Evaluate and coordinate shipments to ensure efficiency.
• Manage acquisition of commodities from concept to completion.
• Correspond with internal customers and suppliers on procurement needs.
• Handle purchasing functions such as quoting and negotiating.

Skills

Proficiency with computer applications

Negotiation skills

Understanding of blueprints

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Lotus Notes

Job description

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A seeks a full-time Purchasing Agent at our Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, NE.

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KMM CP
6600 NW 27th St
Lincoln, NE 685248999, USA

Responsibilities of Purchasing Agent:

• Perform a variety of procurement functions to obtain the highest quality goods and services, including machinery, equipment, tooling, repairs and parts, in order to achieve the optimum value for the organization
• Evaluate, coordinate and monitor shipments to ensure efficient operation while maintaining quality and cost
• Manage the acquisition of assigned commodities from concept to completion and manage supplier performance as it relates to quality, delivery, cost and service
• Correspond with internal customers and outside suppliers to ensure procurement related requirements are met
• Purchasing functions such as quoting, negotiating, placing orders, handling quality issues, follow up for on time delivery, expediting, maintaining purchasing budget
• Research and identify specialized resources inside or outside of the organization that will effectively meet the needs of the situation

Qualifications for Purchasing Agent:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field preferred OR Equivalent combination of education and 2-3 years related experience
• Must be able to display appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications, such as Excel and Lotus Notes
• Experience with reading and comprehending blueprints and handling negotiations is preferred
• Great work culture with career growth potential
• Excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and many more
• Paid holidays, educational reimbursement, and flexible spending account available
• Employee discount for purchase of company products
• Company fitness center and wellness program available
• Educational and relocation reimbursements available

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with all Federal, State and Local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

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