Administrator, Purchasing (Rail)

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Rail Car Purchasing Administrator will perform a variety of functions, including, but not limited to: Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate, and explain information. Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects. Support production area(s). Partner with other areas to ensure timely completion of projects in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsible for support of departmental objectives which may include but not limited to develop, collect, design, organize, prepare, maintain and analyze documents or procedures. Gather and analyze data for reporting. Maintain database systems required to track pertinent information systems. Create, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and documents. Assist in development, design, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Compile, copy, sort, maintain, audit, and file records both manually and using computer systems. Partner with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects. Maintain compliance with document retention policy. Assist Purchasing Agents by helping prepare quotes, provide necessary reports, and help with system questions.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in SAP
Proficient in Excel
Proficient in Visual Basic
Proficient in MS365

Nice To Haves

Purchasing experience
Engineering experience
Production experience
Quality experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate, and explain information.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects.
Support production area(s).
Partner with other areas to ensure timely completion of projects in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Develop, collect, design, organize, prepare, maintain and analyze documents or procedures.
Gather and analyze data for reporting.
Maintain database systems required to track pertinent information systems.
Create, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and documents.
Assist in development, design, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Compile, copy, sort, maintain, audit, and file records both manually and using computer systems.
Partner with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
Maintain compliance with document retention policy.
Assist Purchasing Agents by helping prepare quotes, provide necessary reports, and help with system questions.