Buyer

nVent • Anoka, MN

32d • 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. Engage with a dynamic team where your contributions will lead to flawless procurement processes and outstanding vendor management. This is an outstanding opportunity to implement world-class strategies and collaborate with ambitious professionals to ensure the seamless availability of raw materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management/procurement or related field highly preferred.
• Experience working within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Familiarity with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with different cross-functional teams.
• Robust organizational abilities including time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Capacity to leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making or forecast future requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor demand indicators to submit purchase orders that meet direct raw material component needs.
• Manage dates on open purchase orders and monitor performance of vendors’ timely delivery, driving vendor development activities.
• Maintain data integrity of key detailed fields related to demand signaling to ensure accurate purchase order placement.
• Proactively analyze data to collaborate with suppliers and the Strategic Sourcing Team to detect potential supply risks and apply solutions.
• Provide detailed information on encouraged availability of materials cross-functionally with Production Planning, Operations, and other teams.
• Leverage analytics to understand inventory levels and efficient stock positions of raw material components.
• Develop commodity market awareness and comprehension of the supply base.
• Work alongside the Strategic Sourcing Team to synchronize replenishment strategies and assess potential improvements.
• Direct efforts to optimize procedures associated with raw material component procurement.
• Collaborate with Production and Receiving teams to coordinate return material authorization efforts for defective or non-conforming material.
• Interact with suppliers on a regular basis and participate in monthly or quarterly business reviews.

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.
• Other supplemental benefits may include 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