Purchasing Administrator - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes•New Berlin, WI

1d•$21 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for efficiently and accurately processing Purchase Requests from Service Branches into SAP Purchase Orders, ensuring timely handling. This role involves monitoring and expediting purchase orders, utilizing preferred and approved vendors, and communicating supplier shipping dates with business units. The administrator will also work with vendors on inquiries and monitor the release of sales orders. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of basic accounting and office administration principles required.
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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.
Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or Procurement a plus.
Post-secondary education preferred.

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.