Buyer II

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

Job Description

A Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services for a company to meet its operational needs. They maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing and contracts to maximize value for the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing, reliability, and delivery speed
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to maximize value for the company
Collaborate with internal teams to understand their purchasing needs and establish procurement strategies
Manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
2+ years of experience
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing software, such as SAP or Oracle

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

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.