Buyer II

Nidec Motor Corporation•Rancho Cordova, CA

7d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Buyer II is an intermediate-level procurement professional who independently manages day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, commodities, or services. The role supports supply continuity, cost control, and supplier performance by applying working knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and internal policies. The Buyer II ensures timely delivery of goods and services in line with quality, cost, and delivery requirements, serves as a point of contact for suppliers and internal partners, and maintains accurate purchasing data and documentation. This role generally works independently under moderate supervision, handling smaller and less complex projects or assignments. It may contribute minor process, procedure, or system improvements, lead parts of less complex projects or processes, and provide guidance or training support to entry-level employees or Buyer I roles as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
Typically 2–4 years of experience in procurement, buying, supply chain, or related roles; the professional-level details state a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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.

Nice To Haves

ERP or procurement-system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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 with suppliers to confirm orders, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Monitor supplier performance related to delivery and responsiveness.
Resolve routine issues such as late deliveries, shortages, or receiving discrepancies; coordinate expediting or corrective actions as needed.
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.
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.
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.