Buyer Analyst

nVent • Hitchcock, TX

12d • 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 from an accredited university or college preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, materials management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working within an ERP system; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Strong precision and the skill to process extensive data sets with accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly through email and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience interacting with suppliers, handling purchase orders, controlling inventory, and coordinating material planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to support purchasing decisions and material forecasting.
• Experience within manufacturing, electrical, building products, or industrial environments preferred.
• APICS, CPM, CPSM, or other supply chain certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review demand signals, MRP reports, and project requirements to place purchase orders for direct raw materials and components.
• Monitor and maintain open purchase orders, guaranteeing accurate delivery commitments and supplier performance.
• Work directly with suppliers regarding pricing, order status, product specifications, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Partner with Engineering, Scheduling, Production, Project Management, Service, Accounts Payable, and other internal collaborators to resolve material-related questions and issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory data within Epicor and other business systems.
• Review inventory levels and adjust stock positions to support uninterrupted production and efficient inventory management.
• Identify potential supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing teams to implement solutions.
• Resolve supplier issues including shipping discrepancies, damaged goods, invoice mismatches, and non-conforming materials.
• Provide access to material availability and communicate updates to cross-functional teams.
• Assist with continuous advancement initiatives concerning purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier performance.
• Up to 10% occasional travel domestically to other nVent sites.

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