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Operations Specialist (Itasca, IL)

Keyence Corporation of America

Keyence Corporation of America

Operations Specialist (Itasca, IL)

Itasca, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of the company’s operations including purchasing, invoice processing, vendor management, travel management, and insurance related responsibilities. Proactively improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness of company infrastructure. Possess high degree of attention to detail as well as service orientation.

    Principal duties and tasks:

    • Process purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and reconcile purchasing discrepancies
    • Process and verify accuracy of invoices
    • Review price proposals, review contracts, and purchase orders for conformance to company policy
    • Negotiate prices, discount terms, delivery arrangements, and contracts with vendors
    • Create and analyze reports for areas that are managed within the department.
    • Coordinate projects to ensure timely and smooth implementation
    • Proactively identify areas to improve the company operation efficiency and initiate projects to achieve such improvements
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  • Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • Four year college degree
    • High degree of attention to detail
    • Ability to prioritize and organize for on-time completion of multiple tasks and projects
    • Knowledge of Microsoft office especially Excel and Outlook
    • Proficient business writing and oral communication skills
    • Analytical and complex problem solving skills
    • Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
    • Negotiation skills
    • Keyence will not sponsor applicants for work visas

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing
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  • About Us

    As a leading supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide, KEYENCE is at the forefront of factory automation. We strive to develop innovative and reliable products to meet the needs of our customers in every manufacturing industry.

    In addition to our world-class products, KEYENCE offers a full range of services to further assist our customers. Our technically trained direct sales force is able to solve tough applications and answer technical questions about our products. We also provide fast shipping so customers can improve their processes as quickly as possible.

    KEYENCE is dedicated to adding value to our customers by combining superior technology with unparalleled support.