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Lexington, KY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The worlds dreams peoples 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 NidecGroup will continue to meet the challenge. For the worlds and peoples tomorrows; the worlds first the worlds best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

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Job Description

Leroy Somer Americas (dba Division of Nidec Motor Corporation) is seeking a Principal Buyer for its offices in Lexington TN

Place purchase orders with vendors to ensure proper materials supply to meet daily production needs. Provide key vendors with forecasts updated regularly (at least monthly) to ensure appropriate supply of needed materials. Use the Oracle MRP module to optimize inventory turns and release purchase orders to vendors with the required lead times. Ensure all safety stocks lead times and minimum order quantities are correct in Oracle adjusting accordingly as demand changes. Manage all open and past due purchase orders within Oracle using the Open / Late Orders report. Manage all exceptions pullins and pushouts and delete orders as needed. Proactively communicate with suppliers regarding supply needs shortages pricing and invoicing issues. Provide monthly feedback to key vendors on quality and ontime delivery metrics. Review raw material and excess Inventory each week to help reduce any slowmoving and excess inventory issues. Make recommendations regarding excess and obsolete materials. Ensure proper raw material costs are maintained within Oracle for standard costing purposes. Support inventoryonhand accuracy improvement projects by working with production departments engineering and stockroom associates to correct bill of material issues and maintain accurate inventoryonhand 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 regularly. Maintain the highest standards of integrity and maintain honest fair and legal relationships with all vendors. Support Buyer I Buyer II & Buyer III with training and instruction as requested. Seen as a leader and expert in responsibility with a proven record of success in daily job functions. Additional duties assigned by the department manager as required by business needs. The position requires up to ten (10) percent domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or the foreign equivalent* in Business Administration International Business or a related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in a materials purchasing or inventory occupation. The experience must include:

  • Seven (7) years of experience in inventory management planning and purchasing within a highvolume manufacturing environment;
  • Seven (7) years of experience utilizing Oracle Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for inventory management planning and purchasing processes;
  • Seven (7) years of experience in Microsoft Excel including the capability to create and automate macros and generate detailed reports;
  • Seven (7) years of experience in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint for effective communication and presentation;
  • Two (2) years of experience mentoring and training juniorlevel buyers fostering their professional growth and development; and
  • Two (2) years of experience collaborating within a teamoriented environment consistently offering support and encouragement to achieve collective goals.

*Any combination of education that has been evaluated by a professional credentials evaluation service to be the equivalent of a U.S. degree will be accepted.

Work location: 669 Natchez Trace Drive Lexington TN 38351

If interested send resume or curriculum vitae to HR at and reference PBDS.

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: 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. Preapproval 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.


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