Purchasing Agent

KMM • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. is hiring a full-time Purchasing Agent at its Consumer Products manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role performs procurement functions to obtain quality goods and services—including machinery, equipment, tooling, repairs, and parts—at optimum value. It manages assigned commodities from concept through completion and coordinates shipments and supplier performance to support quality, delivery, cost, and service goals. The Purchasing Agent works with internal customers and external suppliers to meet procurement requirements and researches specialized resources as needed.

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable; applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered. The company describes its mission as working together for the good of the planet and says it values employees’ talents, respects diversity, and seeks to build a workplace where employees can reach their potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, preferred; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and 2–3 years of related experience.
• Appropriate proficiency with computers and computer applications, such as Excel and Lotus Notes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading and comprehending blueprints.
• Experience handling negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement functions to obtain high-quality goods and services, including machinery, equipment, tooling, repairs, and parts, at optimum value.
• Evaluate, coordinate, and monitor shipments to support efficient operations while maintaining quality and cost.
• Manage the acquisition of assigned commodities from concept to completion and manage supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Correspond with internal customers and outside suppliers to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Carry out purchasing activities including quoting, negotiating, placing orders, handling quality issues, following up on on-time delivery, expediting, and maintaining the purchasing budget.
• Research and identify specialized resources inside or outside the organization to meet the needs of a situation.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employee discount on company products.
• Company fitness center.
• Wellness program.
• Educational and relocation reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time