Buyer

nVent•Millington, MD

10d

About The Position

The Buyer monitors demand signals and purchases raw materials to meet production needs. This position manages purchase orders and supplier delivery performance, maintains procurement data, analyzes supply risks, communicates material availability across teams, and uses analytics to optimize inventory. The Buyer partners with Strategic Sourcing and suppliers to align replenishment strategies, improve procurement processes, and maintain supplier relationships. The role also coordinates returns for defective or non-conforming materials and manages corporate P-Card purchases and their reconciliation in Concur. The Buyer analyzes Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine material requirements and issue purchase orders. This role supports a manufacturing environment and may require overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or on weekends, to meet production and customer commitments. Work may take place in a setting that is not climate-controlled and may involve varying temperatures. The position includes physical tasks such as standing and walking for extended periods, frequent hand use, bending and kneeling, and lifting or moving materials.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to use data and analytics to support decision-making and forecasting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to safely perform the described physical activities and communicate, hear, and visually assess work in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of supply chain, procurement, or related experience preferred.
Experience with ERP and MRP systems; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor demand signals and place purchase orders for raw material needs.
Manage open purchase orders and supplier delivery performance.
Maintain accurate demand and procurement data.
Analyze supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing on solutions.
Communicate material availability with Production Planning, Operations, and cross-functional teams.
Use analytics to optimize inventory levels and stock positions.
Build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities.
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and drive improvements.
Improve procurement processes for raw material components.
Coordinate return material authorizations for defective or non-conforming materials.
Maintain supplier relationships and participate in business reviews.
Manage corporate credit card (P-Card) purchasing and ensure timely, accurate transaction reconciliation using Concur.
Analyze and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine material requirements and execute corresponding Purchase Orders (POs).