Senior Buyer

nVent • San Diego, CA

9d • $83,500 - $155,200 • Hybrid

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 Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in contributing to business operations and project execution through effective procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll help ensure materials are available when needed while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across procurement processes. This is a full time, direct-hire position with a hybrid work schedule of 4 days/week on-site in San Diego, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or 4 years of equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of purchasing and supplier management experience required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze data, identify process improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of contract management principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external partners.
• All candidates must be a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment preferred.
• Experience with quality clause flow down and DPAS requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing activities supporting business operations and project requirements.
• Compose and place purchase orders based on MRP demand.
• Maintain accurate purchase order delivery dates and values within SAP.
• Proactively expedite purchase orders to ensure timely material delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Accounts Payable regarding PO and invoice reconciliation.
• Support warehouse operations by resolving overages, shortages, and damaged shipments (OS&D).
• Handle vendor setup and related procurement documentation.
• Maintain and communicate expedite reports for project material purchases.
• Collaborate with procurement, materials, warehouse, and project teams to achieve operational and project objectives.
• Partner with Project Services, Accounts Payable, and other internal partners to support business needs.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement and materials management policies, procedures, and standard work processes.

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: Senior