Buyer Analyst

nVent • Anoka, MN

1d • $62,900 - $116,900

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 year’s purchasing experience required
• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing
• Knowledge of MRP and/or related systems
• Proven ability to communicate written and orally, collaborate and interact professionally with all levels in an organization
• Demonstrated analytical skills to support problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution
• Demonstrated project management skills to develop plans, meet deadlines, coordinate work groups and handle multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing material to support operations based on standard and nonstandard demand.
• Resolving errors on purchase orders as required.
• Investigate and determine root cause nonconformance material.
• Review and address past due, stock outs and expediting orders in a timely manner.
• Monitor price increases and communicating changes as necessary to Supply Management.
• Review safety stock levels and adjust based on historical or forecasted demand.
• Work closely with the Supply Management in managing all aspects of the global supply management process
• Work with Materials team on component changes that affect primary location size and PFEP integrity.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level