Buyer Analyst

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

In this position, you will have the chance to excel in a fast-paced setting, guaranteeing smooth operations and supporting our outstanding standards. As a Buyer Analyst at nVent Management Company, you will:

* Actively monitor demand indicators to issue purchase orders that meet direct raw material component needs.

* Manage dates on open purchase orders, monitor vendor performance for timely delivery, and drive vendor development activities.

* Maintain data integrity of key detailed fields related to demand signaling to ensure accurate purchase order placement.

* Proactively analyze data to collaborate with suppliers and the Strategic Sourcing Team to detect potential supply risks and apply solutions.

* Provide detailed information on encouraged availability of materials cross-functionally with Production Planning, Operations, and other teams.

* Leverage analytics to understand inventory levels and efficient stock positions of raw material components.

* Develop commodity market awareness and comprehension of supply base.

* Collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing Team to coordinate replenishment strategies and assess opportunities for improvement.

* Direct efforts to optimize procedures involving raw material component procurement.

* Collaborate with Production and Receiving teams to coordinate return material authorization efforts for defective or non-conforming material.

* Interact with suppliers regularly and participate in monthly or quarterly business reviews.

YOU HAVE:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (preferred).

* 3+ years of experience in supply chain management/procurement or a related field (preferred).

* Experience working within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

* Familiarity with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) programs.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with different cross-functional teams.

* Robust organizational abilities including time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

* Capacity to leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making or forecast future requirements.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WE HAVE:

* A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

* nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

* Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at

* Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

* We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

* Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

* Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

* Innovative & adaptable

* Dedicated to absolute integrity

* Focused on the customer first

* Respectful and team oriented

* Optimistic and energizing

* Accountable for performance

* Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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