Buyer II

MESA POWER SOLUTIONS LLC • Evansville, WY

4d • $59,700 - $66,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer II manages procurement activities of materials for natural-gas engine and generator production and service with greater autonomy, including negotiating supplier terms, proactively reducing cost and lead-time risks and resolving issues. This role balances tactical execution with analytical decision-making to support operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field from an accredited university.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or technical field in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience managing suppliers and purchase orders independently.
• 3 years of exposure to MRP/ERP systems in a lean manufacturing or operations environment.
• Working knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and inventory management.
• Understanding of supplier performance metrics and cost drivers.
• Familiarity with contract terms and basic negotiation principles.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools such as MS Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make sound, data driven purchasing decisions.
• Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to MRP/ERP systems in a lean manufacturing or operations environment.
• Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.
• Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to pass a WorkSTEPS physical.
• Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule).
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• 7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or technical field in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cost analysis or basic negotiations.
• Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM)

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for assigned commodities or suppliers.
• Analyze MRP signals and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms (delivery/payment) within defined limits.
• Proactively mitigate supply risks and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Engineering on part changes, cost/lead-time impacts, and supplier qualifications.
• Support cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and communicate supply risks.
• All other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level