Buyer Analyst - Hanover Park, IL

Pentair•Hanover Park, IL

1d•$61,200 - $113,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. 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.
Experienced with commercial ERP software.
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.
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.