Buyer Analyst

nVent • Warwick, RI

16h • 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

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 3+ years experience in purchasing, materials, production planning in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP and related systems.
• Knowledge of international shipping practices.
• Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook, JD Edwards and Business Intelligence Systems.
• Strong written, oral, and interactive communication to enable successful operation at all levels within the organization and with suppliers.
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, contracts, prints and specifications, drawings, BOMs, and understand both English and Metric measurements and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop new suppliers.
• Maintain data integrity of lead time, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain inventory levels (value and turns), reviewing demand patterns and making appropriate adjustments and recommendations for stocking levels.
• Drive cost reduction projects, coordinating with all teams.
• Coordinate legal contracts with suppliers, such as blanket orders or new supplier set up, following company guidelines.
• Identify problem areas that affect delivery or quality performance and initiate corrective action.
• Coordinate and monitor incoming air shipment cost and timelines.
• Create purchase orders for foreign/inter-company purchasing.

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