Buyer

Nidec Corporation • Lexington, TN • 7h ago

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

The Buyer II is an intermediate-level procurement professional responsible for independently managing day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, commodities, or services. This role contributes directly to supply continuity, cost control, and supplier performance by applying working knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and internal policies.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Buyer II independently supports procurement activities within an assigned scope, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements. The role serves as a point of contact for suppliers and internal partners and plays a key role in maintaining accurate purchasing data and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Independently create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in ERP or procurement systems

Ensure pricing, terms, quantities, and delivery requirements align with contracts and approvals

Communicate directly with suppliers to confirm orders, lead times, and delivery schedules

Delivery, Inventory & Issue Resolution

Monitor supplier performance related to delivery and responsiveness

Proactively resolve routine issues such as late deliveries, shortages, or receiving discrepancies

Coordinate expediting or corrective actions to support operational needs

Compliance, Documentation & Data Integrity

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and documentation

Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval limits, and ethical standards

Support audits or reviews by providing purchasing data and documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams to support supply needs

Respond to routine inquiries regarding order status, pricing, or supplier issues

Provide guidance on standard purchasing processes and requirements

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, accuracy, or supplier performance

Support implementation of process improvements or system enhancements

Provide informal guidance or support to Buyer I roles as needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred

Typically 2-4 years of experience in procurement, buying, supply chain, or related roles

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or procurement-system experience preferred

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision

Sound judgment and ability to escalate issues appropriately

Additional Job Details

Professional - P2

Organizational Impact

Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results

Intermediate-level professional; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area

Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments

Communication & Influence

Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area

May influence employees within own job area at an operational level

Innovation & Complexity

Responsible for making minor improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team

Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams

Leadership & Talent Management

May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees

May lead parts of less complex projects or processes

Knowledge & Experience

Requires practical theoretical job knowledge and demonstrated competence within team typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience

Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\self\print_poster.pdf

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