Indirect Purchasing Analyst

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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.

Functional Operations:

• 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

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• 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

Training & Team Support:

• 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

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• 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…