Buyer Analyst - Hanover Park, IL

Pentair • Hanover Park, IL

3d • $61,200 - $113,600

About The Position

Buyer Analyst – Hanover Park, IL At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Buyer Analyst to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will interact heavily with vendors in purchasing product and problem resolution, managing the replenishment cycle and analyzing its performance.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to 2 years of college or comparable work experience in a business-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing required.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and other data analytical tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Ability to interpret and understand multi-level bills of material.
• Must be detail oriented, have good communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Conversant in the legal aspects of purchasing including contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Proactive with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors’ degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Purchasing experience within OEM or related field is a plus.
• Experienced with commercial ERP software.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place and track purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory parts.
• Create orders consistent with PFEP and provide visibility to exceptions.
• Manage day-to-day purchasing operations.
• Negotiate the release of all purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet production requirements and achieve monthly/annual inventory targets.
• Review inventory levels and issue/modify orders for stock replenishment applying best practices for inventory reduction and inventory optimization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on material requirements.
• Process non-confirming material back to suppliers.
• Follow up on critical shipments to ensure timely arrival at our dock.
• Support supplier transition initiatives ensuring no disruption to supply of parts during transition.
• Support new product roll out by assisting in establishing the supply chain for the new product.
• Maintain confidential company information.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes and Kaizen events.

Benefits

• As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees