Purchasing Supervisor

nVent • Blaine, MN

4d • 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. As a Purchasing Supervisor at nVent Management Company, you will begin a highly fulfilling role where your work directly supports flawless inventory management and outstanding customer happiness. You will guide a team of buyer analysts who support our Data Solutions business. You will ensure procurement processes are followed closely and improved over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years’ experience in a materials leadership role, preferred
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferred
• 1+ years of supervisory experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of buyer analysts supporting the Data Solutions business
• Manage the availability of inventory to satisfy production and customer needs
• Identify, develop, and implement improvements across the procure-to-pay process
• Maintain data integrity of safety stocks, purchase order dates, lead times, and other key ERP fields
• Conduct and facilitate cross-functional meetings to address supply disruptions
• Own safety stock levels and update ERP from the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) tool
• Drive benchmarks for Cash, Stockouts, and other operational metrics
• Identify, assess, and communicate supply disruption risks to leadership and collaborators
• Evaluate team member performance and align individual goals with organizational central initiatives
• Be onsite – remote work is an available option when necessary but will be the exception

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