Associate Buyer

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st shift

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Work Location : On-site (North Mankato, MN)

Starting Salary : $29.71 to $44.57 Hourly

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

At Nidec, we prioritize our team’s well-being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective:

Primary function of the buyer position is to support manufacturing operations to achieve 100% on time delivery performance by purchasing materials in the most cost-effective manner with consideration to historical information, forecasts and other available intelligence to equally maintain the desired levels of inventory. Incumbent would utilize Oracle MRP and other planning/purchasing techniques.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders with vendors to ensure proper supply of materials to meet daily production needs.
• Provide key vendors with forecasts updated on a regular basis (at least monthly) to ensure proper supply of needed materials.
• Use Oracle MRP module to optimize inventory turns and release Po’s to vendors with proper lead-times needed.
• Ensure all Safety stocks & lead times & Minimum order quantities are correct in oracle, adjusting accordingly as demand changes.
• Manage all open and past due Po’s within Oracle by using Open / Late Orders report.
• Manage all exceptions, pull ins, push outs, & delete orders as needed
• Proactively communicate with suppliers as needed regarding supply needs, shortages, pricing, and invoicing issues.
• Provide monthly feedback to key vendors on metrics such as quality and on time delivery.
• Review Raw Material & Excess Inventory each week to help in reducing any slow moving / excess inventory issues
• Make recommendations regarding Excess & Obsolete materials.
• Ensure proper raw material costs are maintained within Oracle for standard costing purposes.
• Support inventory on hand accuracy improvement projects by working with production departments, engineering, and stockroom associates to correct bill of material issues and maintain accurate inventory on hand reporting.
• Maintain correct item setups in Oracle, planner codes, price costs, lead times, sourcing rules, etc. to ensure efficient use of Oracle MRP.
• Support Strategic Sourcing projects and initiatives as required.
• Providing cost savings ideas on a regular basis
• Maintain highest standards of integrity and maintains honest, fair, and legal relationships with all vendors.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 2 years materials/purchasing experience in high volume manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MRP/ERP experience a must, Oracle preferred.
• APICS certification a plus
• Must be a team player
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint knowledge

Education:

• High School Diploma, Associate Degree in Business preferred

Must be a sole US Citizen

Additional Job Details

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.