Buyer II: Procure, Lead Supply & Cost Control

Nidec; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks an experienced Buyer II to independently manage day‑to‑day purchasing for assigned materials and services. You will ensure on‑time delivery, cost control, and supplier performance by applying procurement processes and internal policies.

You will collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to support supply needs, maintain accurate purchasing data, and assist audits.

Qualifications

• 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP or procurement system experience

Job description

Nidec in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks an experienced Buyer II to independently manage day‑to‑day purchasing for assigned materials and services. You will ensure on‑time delivery, cost control, and supplier performance by applying procurement processes and internal policies.

You will collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to support supply needs, maintain accurate purchasing data, and assist audits.