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Nidec Motor Corporation
Buyer
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$60,218 / year median in Tennessee
-3% projected decline
Job Description
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.