Indirect Purchasing Analyst I

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indirect Purchasing Analyst I is an entry-level position responsible for supporting indirect procurement activities at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA). This role focuses on learning purchasing processes, managing data accuracy, and supporting purchase order execution across various indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, office equipment, and services. Under close supervision, the Analyst I assists in creating and managing requisitions and purchase orders, tracking deliveries, resolving order discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This position serves as a foundational role for growth within the purchasing and supply chain organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Relevant experience may be substituted for required education
0 - 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing
Strong Excel and data entry skills
Eagerness to learn procurement systems (e.g., SAP)
Strong communication and organizational abilities
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

Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain setting
Experience with indirect procurement in a manufacturing, automotive, or high-tech environment
Familiarity with procurement KPIs or sustainability practices
Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma environments
Experience working in ERP systems or purchasing platforms
Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning and problem solving
Experience working with global teams or offshore suppliers
Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese, with the ability to support cross-cultural communication

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders within SAP or other ERP systems to support indirect procurement activities
Monitor open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal customers
Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and system data to support purchasing operations and audit readiness
Support supplier onboarding activities by collecting and maintaining required documentation, including tax forms and compliance records
Track order confirmations, shipping notices, delivery schedules, and inventory replenishment needs for indirect spend categories
Maintain purchasing logs, reports, and tracking tools to support procurement performance monitoring and decision-making
Assist in generating routine reports related to purchasing activity, open orders, supplier performance, and delivery schedules
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Support updates to procurement procedures, documentation, and standard operating practices
Participate in training and development activities to build knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing systems, and company policies
Collaborate with team members to support department objectives and ensure timely completion of procurement activities
Provide administrative and operational support for procurement projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries regarding order status, product availability, delivery timelines, and procurement processes
Coordinate communications with suppliers regarding order fulfillment, delivery issues, and purchasing requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounts Payable, Operations, Facilities, and Supply Chain, to support procurement needs and business objectives
Schedule and participate in meetings with suppliers and stakeholders, documenting key actions and follow-up requirements as needed
Adhere to company procurement policies, purchasing approval workflows, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards
Ensure procurement records, transactions, and documentation are maintained in accordance with company requirements and compliance expectations
Support audit activities by maintaining organized, accurate, and accessible procurement documentation
Perform all responsibilities in accordance with applicable quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements