Defense Segment Buyer

Job Summary

Nidec is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", from miniature to gigantic. Founded in 1973 and today operating as a global enterprise with over 300 subsidiaries, Nidec produces commercial, industrial, and appliance motors and controls, including high‑efficiency models for water treatment, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and commercial refrigeration and cooling tower applications.

• Shift: 1st shift (8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday)
• Work Location:
  
  On‑site, North Mankato, MN
• Starting Salary: $85,400 – $128,100 annually, paid Bi‑Weekly

We prioritize our team’s well‑being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you both personally and professionally.

Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the organization.

• Execute procurement activities associated with government contracting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. laws and regulations and act as Procurement SME.
• Prepare solicitations, evaluate quotes, and prepare award documents.
• Review purchase descriptions and supporting technical documentation with the Contracts Manager to ensure proper clause selection and develop unique terms for solicitations and subsequent purchase or delivery orders.
• Perform price analysis, including pricing of non‑standard technical elements for business case review.
• Prepare contract modifications, identify circumstances prohibiting modification, and apply procedures for modifying contracts in accordance with existing regulations.
• Execute pre‑award and post‑award actions (FAR & DFAR flow downs, Small Business Plans, TINA analysis, etc.).
• Apply knowledge of Federal and DOD procurement and acquisition laws, regulations and policies.
• Perform pre‑award and post‑award functions including principles, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Use procurement systems (ERP, Excel, Word) to acquire, maintain, and accurately record data.
• Perform post‑award administrative functions on purchase orders to suppliers.
• Demonstrate strong analytical problem‑solving and multitasking skills.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment.
• Exercise excellent judgment, decision‑making, and discretion.
• Work professionally with both external and internal customers.
• Provide backup coverage as defined by the department manager.
• Complete additional duties assigned by the department manager as required by business needs.

• Experience in government contracting procurement strongly desired.
• Four years of purchasing duties required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Oracle (ERP) experience desired.

• B.S. degree in Business or equivalent and/or experience in government contracting.

• Competitive compensation with optional bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage effective from day one.
• 401(k) plan with a best‑in‑class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% and an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Generous work‑life balance, including PTO and holidays.
• Education assistance: tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

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 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, visit: http://www
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First Shift (United States of America)

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; such candidate must first be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.