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PALFINGER AG · 3 weeks ago

Purchasing & Operations Associate

Council Bluffs, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

PALFINGER AG is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Purchasing & Operations Associate. The role involves processing orders, coordinating production needs, generating operational reports, and providing administrative support.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Process liftgate and spare parts orders, release and print shop orders, prepare invoicing packets, and generate shipping and loading documentation

Coordinate production needs by communicating stock kit requirements, printing daily stock orders, and supporting Liftgate, Body, and Crane operations

Generate, update, and distribute operational reports using SAP and Power BI, including on-time delivery, stock status, lead times, and open orders

Compile and share weekly and monthly load lists, priority lists, and customer delivery performance reports with internal teams and stakeholders

Provide administrative and operational support, including backup order entry, call handling, visitor reception, document control, attendance tracking, and uniform coordination

Qualification

SAPPurchasing experiencePower BIMS ExcelOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred

Five years of experience in purchasing, operations, or manufacturing, with buyer experience strongly preferred

Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present information, support decisions, and collaborate effectively

Preferred

Associate's degree preferred

Buyer experience strongly preferred

SAP experience preferred, with proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, MRP, or related systems

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package with flexible options.

Company

PALFINGER AG

About PALFINGER AG: PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world’s leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions.

Founded in 1932

Bergheim, Salzburg, AUT

10001+ employees