Purchasing Analyst (Buyer)

On-site

Full time

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

This is an onsite role and will work 5 days/week in our Blaine Facility

Analyze spend and perform detailed supply market analysis and track performance results.

Partner with Project Leads and Managers to assist with material cost reduction projects.

Develop, document, and maintain common processes performed.

Support supply management software’s and systems becoming subject matter expert.

Review demand signals and place purchase orders to fulfill raw material component requirements.

Manage open purchase order dates, monitor vendor on-time delivery, and support vendor development.

Maintain data integrity in key system fields to ensure accurate demand signaling and order placement.

Use data and analytics to identify supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to implement solutions.

Share material availability updates with Production Planning, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.

Analyze inventory levels and stock positions to optimize raw material component availability.

Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align on replenishment strategies and identify improvement opportunities.

Collaborate with Quality teams on return material authorizations and engage suppliers in regular business reviews.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is required.

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with ERP and MRP systems.
• Skilled in using data and analytics to inform decision-making and forecast requirements.
• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. Focused on the customer first

Accountable for performance

Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

#At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.