Buyer II

Job Details

Job Location:

San Antonio, TX 78218

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $68,600.00 - $76,000.00

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Supply Chain Buyer II

Job Code: 11097

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Family:
Supply Chain

Job Level: T

HSE Status:
Safety-Sensitive

Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running. At Mesa, people come first.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.

• Competitive base pay
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance

Safety is a core value itions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.

The Buyer II manages procurement activities of materials for natural-gas engine and generator production and service with greater autonomy, including negotiating supplier terms, proactively reducing cost and lead-time risks and resolving issues. This role balances tactical execution with analytical decision-making to support operational efficiency.

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for assigned commodities or suppliers.
• Analyze MRP signals and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms (delivery/payment) within defined limits.
• Proactively mitigate supply risks and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Engineering on part changes, cost/lead-time impacts, and supplier qualifications.
• Support cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and communicate supply risks.
• All other duties assigned.

• Education – 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field from an accredited university.
• Experience – 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or technical field in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience managing suppliers and purchase orders independently.
• 3 years of exposure to MRP/ERP systems in a lean manufacturing or operations environment.
• Preferred – 7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or technical field in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cost analysis or basic negotiations.
• Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

Preferred: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM).

• Working knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and inventory management.
• Understanding of supplier performance metrics and cost drivers.
• Familiarity with contract terms and basic negotiation principles.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools such as MS Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make sound, data driven purchasing decisions.
• Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to MRP/ERP…