Direct Purchasing Analyst

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Purchasing Analyst is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned raw material categories to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role maintains optimal inventory levels, oversees supplier performance, and supports purchasing system functionality within SAP. The analyst collaborates cross-functionally to resolve order, delivery, and invoicing issues while driving reporting accuracy and process efficiency. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively across internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP Purchasing and Supply Chain modules
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory levels in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret purchasing, inventory, and cost data
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing support and supplier management
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to support cross-functional initiatives and effectively influence stakeholders to resolve issues
• Working knowledge of procurement technologies and systems supporting strategic sourcing and P2P workflows
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
• Highly motivated, flexible, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification or progress toward certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, CPSM)
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) environments
• Experience leading supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting or leading sourcing events and contract implementation
• Supply Chain Planning experience, including demand forecasting or production planning alignment
• Experience resolving complex order, delivery, invoicing, or system discrepancies across multiple stakeholders
• Experience generating and presenting KPI dashboards and performance reports (e.g., PSI, PO accuracy, supplier OTIF metrics)
• Tableau or other advanced data visualization/reporting tool experience
• Demonstrated experience influencing change and driving process improvements across functions

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for raw materials within assigned categories
• Coordinate direct materials suppliers, including on-time shipments, logistics tracking, and goods receipts
• Maintain target inventory levels for specific raw material categories
• Monitor inventory of materials and components on hand, identify shortages, and schedule production or purchase accordingly
• Manage Panasonic’s Purchasing module in SAP
• Address purchasing system service or delivery issues directly with suppliers
• Resolve order and invoicing issues with internal users, suppliers, and/or Corporate Accounts Payable
• Generate and analyze reports on PSI, purchase orders, and invoices to track performance and identify efficiency improvement opportunities
• Partner with the Technology organization to enhance purchasing systems and reporting capabilities
• Provide system and process guidance to internal users related to purchasing transactions and issue resolution
• Engage relevant internal stakeholders including Operations, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Quality Control, IT, Legal, Risk Assessment, and Sourcing teams as needed to finalize agreements and ensure supply continuity
• Ensure purchasing activities align with company policies, supplier agreements, and financial controls
• Support audit requirements and maintain accurate purchasing documentation within SAP

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level