at Panasonic Corporation of North America in EudoraDe Soto, Kansas, United States
Job Description
We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.
Essential Duties:
Assist Panasonic users with determining supplier selection for products and services in this spend range
Direct users to preferred suppliers or P2P catalog purchases as applicable
Work in Partnership with the Accounts Payables and the Finance Teams
Own usage of the Procurement Team's Card for such transactions as needed
Engage relevant internal stakeholders such as Legal, Risk Assessment, and Sourcing Managers as needed in finalizing agreements
Manage Panasonic's Purchasing (SAP/Ariba/Equivalent)
Address any Purchasing system service or delivery issues directly with the supplier
Assist users in submitting non-catalog purchase requisitions
Resolve order and invoicing issues with users, suppliers and/or Corporate Accounts Payable
Generate and analyze reports on POs and invoices to track performance and identify efficiency improvement opportunities
Be the gatekeeper of the contract approval process by reviewing contract cover letters for accuracy and completion
Route the contracts for approval following the designated approval flow
Assist sourcing managers with uploading executed agreements to the team's contract repository as needed
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Essential Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. Procurement and P2P)
Strong analytics and financial skills
Experience with sourcing, supplier management, and contract management
Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, organization, and project management skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Knowledge of technology applications enabling procurement and strategic sourcing
Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Tableau preferred
Highly motivated, flexible, proactive with a continuous improvement mentality
Thrives in fast paced, goal oriented, dynamic organization with time sensitive deadlines
Detail oriented with strong organizational skill
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to provide timely and effective written and verbal communications
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred prior experience with Procure to Pay, ERP, Supplier Onboarding and Source to Pay
SAP Ariba Procure to Pay and Adobe eSign / Docusign experience highly preferred
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 10%
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.:Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required
About Us:
At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the... For full info follow application link.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.
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