Buyer Analyst

About the role

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend and perform detailed supply market analysis and track performance results.
• Partner with Project Leads and Managers to assist with material cost reduction projects.
• Develop, document, and maintain common processes performed.
• Support supply management software’s and systems becoming a subject matter expert.
• Review demand signals and place purchase orders to fulfill raw material component requirements.
• Handle open purchase order dates, monitor vendor on-time delivery, and support vendor development.
• Maintain data integrity in key system fields to ensure accurate demand signaling and order placement.
• Use data and analytics to identify supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to implement solutions.
• Share material availability updates with Production Planning, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Analyze inventory levels and stock positions to optimize raw material component availability.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align on replenishment strategies and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Quality teams on return material authorizations and engage suppliers in regular business reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferred).
• Ideally 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• Experience in the Manufacturing industry or a related industry required.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with ERP and MRP systems preferred.
• Skilled in using data and analytics to inform decision-making and forecast requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.