Buyer Analyst

nVent • Richland, MS

5d • Onsite

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

• 2 + years of purchasing experience, preferably in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Robust organizational abilities including time management, problem solving, and attention to detail.
• Capacity to leverage data and analytics to forecast future requirements and inform decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with material buying needs at the optimum cost/quality relationship.
• Issue RFQs for quotes, services and materials.
• Negotiate price and delivery terms.
• Source and screen new suppliers.
• Maintain inventory levels (value and turns), reviewing demand patterns and making appropriate adjustments and recommendations for stocking levels.
• Coordinate legal contracts with suppliers, such as blanket orders or new supplier set up, following company guidelines.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree