Buyer II

Location: Evansville

Buyer IIJob Code
11097

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Family Supply Chain Job LevelTHSE Status Safety-Sensitive About Mesa Power Solutions 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.

What We Offer 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

We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.

Employment Requirements 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.

If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.

Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.

Job Summary 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.

Essential Duties 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

Required4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field from an accredited university.

Experience

Required5 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

Preferred7 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.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

PreferredAPICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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…