New

Jr. Buyer

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
United States, Texas, Pasadena
Sep 18, 2025
Description Investigate blocked invoices in SAP and inform management of why they are blocking. Provide training on SAP as needed. Pursue opportunities with training and experience to utilize SAP more effectively within the department and the company Maintain the New Supplier process by obtaining appropriate approvals and setting up supplier in SAP. Assist in updating price changes in SAP Assist in reconciling off site storage inventory. Prepare and maintain open order reports. Prepares all aspects of simple bids, requests for quotes, and proposals, including precise specifications, supporting spreadsheets, comparisons, recommendations, and justifications. Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines. Validate and reconcile vendor invoices, and other payment documents in the SAP system. Monitors requisition entry inconsistencies, enforces company purchasing policies and informs management of deviations when appropriate. Utilize the Fairmarkit platform to Identify and develop reductions in purchasing costs, through reduction in total vendors, contract negotiations, and reduction in purchase orders. Ensure all communications are professional, timely and appropriately handled using the best medium, for both internal and external correspondence. Works with little supervision and manages day to day activities independently. Qualifications Education High School (required) Experience 1 years: Specialty or fine chemical, pharmaceutical or foods in commercial scale manufacturing facilities with direct purchasing responsibility for facility materials and services (preferred) 2 years: Purchasing or Accounting (preferred) Skills MS PowerPoint (required) MS Word (required) MS Outlook (required) MS Excel (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.