Purchasing Administrator - New Berlin, WI

About the role

The Purchasing Administrator position at Konecranes is a full-time role located in New Berlin, WI. This position reports to the Purchasing Administrator Supervisor.

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 orders created from the Frontline Service Organization
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or Procurement a plus. Post-secondary education preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and office administration principles required.
• Experience: 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.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills needed. Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word experience required.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection
• Accident insurance
• Travel insurance

Pay

Compensation: USD 24.00 - USD 26.00 - hourly

Schedule

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Additional Information

What we offer: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year