Buyer

Nidec • Lexington, TN

114d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer II is an intermediate-level procurement professional responsible for independently managing day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, commodities, or services. This role contributes directly to supply continuity, cost control, and supplier performance by applying working knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and internal policies. The Buyer II independently supports procurement activities within an assigned scope, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements. The role serves as a point of contact for suppliers and internal partners and plays a key role in maintaining accurate purchasing data and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in procurement, buying, supply chain, or related roles
• Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or procurement-system experience preferred
• 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

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 directly with suppliers to confirm orders, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery and responsiveness
• Proactively resolve routine issues such as late deliveries, shortages, or receiving discrepancies
• Coordinate expediting or corrective actions to support operational needs
• 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

What This Job Offers

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