Buyer Analyst

nVent • Hitchcock, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Analyst reviews demand signals, MRP reports, and project requirements to purchase direct raw materials and components. The role monitors open purchase orders and supplier performance, coordinates with suppliers on pricing, order status, specifications, lead times, and delivery schedules, and works with internal teams to resolve material-related issues. It maintains purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory records in Epicor and other business systems, reviews inventory levels, identifies supply risks, resolves supplier issues, and communicates material availability. The position also supports continuous improvement in purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance. Occasional domestic travel to other nVent sites may be required, up to 10%.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, materials management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Familiarity with MRP systems and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to precision and ability to process extensive data sets accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly for email and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience interacting with suppliers, handling purchase orders, controlling inventory, and coordinating material planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to support purchasing decisions and material forecasting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Epicor experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, electrical, building products, or industrial environments.
• APICS, CPM, CPSM, or other supply chain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review demand signals, MRP reports, and project requirements to place purchase orders for direct raw materials and components.
• Monitor and maintain open purchase orders, ensuring accurate delivery commitments and supplier performance.
• Work with suppliers on pricing, order status, product specifications, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Partner with Engineering, Scheduling, Production, Project Management, Service, Accounts Payable, and other internal collaborators to resolve material-related questions and issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory data in Epicor and other business systems.
• Review inventory levels and adjust stock positions to support uninterrupted production and efficient inventory management.
• Identify potential supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing teams to implement solutions.
• Resolve supplier issues, including shipping discrepancies, damaged goods, invoice mismatches, and non-conforming materials.
• Provide material availability information and communicate updates to cross-functional teams.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed