Buyer Analyst

nVent • Oshkosh, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Analyst analyzes spend, supply markets, and performance results while supporting material cost reduction projects and maintaining common processes. The role supports supply management software and systems, reviews demand signals, and places purchase orders for raw material components. It manages open purchase order dates, monitors vendor on-time delivery, supports vendor development, and maintains system data integrity to ensure accurate demand signaling and order placement.

The Buyer Analyst uses data and analytics to identify supply risks and works with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to implement solutions. The role communicates material availability to Production Planning, Operations, and other cross-functional teams; analyzes inventory and stock positions; and partners with Strategic Sourcing on replenishment strategies and improvement opportunities. It also collaborates with Quality teams on return material authorizations and engages suppliers in regular business reviews.

Requirements

• Experience in the manufacturing industry or a related industry is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.
• Skilled in using data and analytics to inform decision-making and forecast requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferred.
• Ideally 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend, conduct detailed supply market analysis, and track performance results.
• Partner with Project Leads and Managers on material cost reduction projects.
• Develop, document, and maintain common processes.
• Support supply management software and systems and become 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.

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 company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with 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