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 Job Description The Buyer will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions, and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts. Responsibilities & Duties Responsible for coordinating daily production material activities to support internal manufacturing. Demonstrate close understanding and practical knowledge of a company’s manufacturing processes and equipment capabilities. Develop materials storage and delivery processes supportive of manufacturing operations. Dedication to internal customer requirements and deadlines. Daily execution and creation of work orders and purchase orders. Prevent material shortages; expediting as necessary to ensure material availability. Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure uninterrupted material flow. Resolve material and resource conflicts as they arrive. Assist manufacturing with process improvement and lean initiatives. Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers. Maintain day to day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and ordering parameters for individual materials. Maintains ideal inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries, while maximizing turns, and minimizing carrying costs. Ability to create and follow Standard Work processes daily. Operate with a sense of urgency, and distribute time sensitive and accurate data Strong time management and organizing skills. Identify roadblocks in material/information flow; ability to manage exceptions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor’s Degree in related field 2 - 4 years of relevant experience Strong negotiating skills Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, and industry standard purchase order software platforms Impeccable attention to detail Ability to work well with a team Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment Additional Job Details 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 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.