Buyer II

About the role

Mesa Power Solutions is a U.S. manufacturer focused on delivering reliable power systems to industrial markets. The Buyer II role involves managing procurement activities for natural-gas engine and generator production and service, with responsibilities including negotiating supplier terms, mitigating risks, and supporting 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Culture Expectations

• Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acts quickly and responds accordingly.
• Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
• Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
• Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
• Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, builds confidence through integrity and consistent performance.