Buyer Supervisor

nVent•Anoka, MN

31d•$76,000 - $141,100•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and encourage a team of buyers within an exceptionally innovative and collaborative environment. You will be at the forefront of maintaining world-class standards in our supply chain operations and ensuring a flawless procurement process. Supporting the team by understanding their challenges, identifying problem areas, and facilitating cross-functional communication. Reviewing shifts in demand and supporting the analytical needs of the buyers. Maintaining data integrity in ERP systems, including safety stocks and purchase order dates. Holding cross-functional meetings to address supply disruptions and updating ERP systems from the PFEP stocking recommendation tool. Driving benchmarks for cash, stockouts, and other operational metrics. Monitoring and assessing supply disruption risks, and communicating these to leadership and collaborators. Managing the availability of inventory to satisfy production and customer needs. Identifying, developing, and implementing improvements across the procure-to-pay process. Evaluating team member performance and aligning individual goals with organizational central initiatives.

Requirements

Proven track record in supply chain management.
Ability to successfully carry out critical initiatives and improve team performance.
Bachelor's Degree.
At least 3 years of experience in supply chain management.
A minimum of 1+ years of supervisory experience.
Strong communication skills.
An analytical approach.
A self-starter attitude.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain management experience is preferred.
Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and encourage a team of buyers.
Maintain world-class standards in supply chain operations.
Ensure a flawless procurement process.
Support the team by understanding their challenges and identifying problem areas.
Facilitate cross-functional communication.
Review shifts in demand and support the analytical needs of the buyers.
Maintain data integrity in ERP systems, including safety stocks and purchase order dates.
Hold cross-functional meetings to address supply disruptions.
Update ERP systems from the PFEP stocking recommendation tool.
Drive benchmarks for cash, stockouts, and other operational metrics.
Monitor and assess supply disruption risks and communicate these to leadership and collaborators.
Manage the availability of inventory to satisfy production and customer needs.
Identify, develop, and implement improvements across the procure-to-pay process.
Evaluate team member performance and align individual goals with organizational central initiatives.