Buyer

Nidec•Princeton, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I is an entry‑level procurement role responsible for supporting the purchasing of goods and services required to meet operational and business needs. This role contributes to supply continuity, cost control, and supplier coordination by executing routine buying activities in accordance with established procurement policies, contracts, and procedures. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred
0–2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or related administrative roles
Internships or co‑op experience in purchasing or operations accepted
Basic understanding of procurement and supply‑chain concepts
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow defined processes and document work accurately
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience preferred
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Willingness to learn procurement systems, supplier management, and operational processes
Basic understanding of import, export, customs and broker process.
Basic understanding of Reach, RoHS, NAFTA & Conflict Minerals
Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Review Material Requirements within MRP for purchases
Initiates and maintains blanket orders, releases, and single purchases.
Works with commodities for consolidation, savings and inventory turns
Manages Kanbans based on established parameters.
Sources and negotiates with potential suppliers, requests RFQ's, evaluate and analysis results
Sources parts and material in BCC.
Works with Engineering for potential cost savings. Implements changes with suppliers
Manages corrective action and defective materials for correction, credit and return
Maintains item master data, lead-time and supplier information within the MRP data base
Maintain current operation standards and certifications
Read and understand drawings and specifications
Supports Engineering for new product development.