Buyer Analyst

nVent; Hitchcock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a procurement professional to manage direct material purchasing, supplier performance, and data integrity across our ERP environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems. Domestic travel up to 10% may be required as part of supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• 3+ years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review demand signals, MRPs, and project requirements to place purchase orders for direct raw materials and components.
• Monitor and maintain open purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Scheduling, Production, Project Management, Service, and Accounts Payable to resolve material questions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory data in Epicor and other systems.
• Review inventory levels and adjust stock positions to support production and inventory management.
• Identify supply risks and coordinate with Strategic Sourcing to implement solutions.
• Resolve supplier issues including shipping discrepancies, damaged goods, invoice mismatches, and non-conforming materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS/CPM/CPSM certification

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Review demand signals, MRP reports, and project requirements to place purchase orders for direct raw materials and components. Monitor and maintain open purchase orders, guaranteeing accurate delivery commitments and supplier performance. Work directly with suppliers regarding pricing, order status, product specifications, lead times, and delivery schedules. Partner with Engineering, Scheduling, Production, Project Management, Service, Accounts Payable, and other internal collaborators to resolve material-related questions and issues. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and inventory data within Epicor and other business systems. Review inventory levels and adjust stock positions to support uninterrupted production and efficient inventory management. Identify potential supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing teams to implement solutions. Resolve supplier issues including shipping discrepancies, damaged goods, invoice mismatches, and non-conforming materials. Provide access to material availability and communicate updates to cross-functional teams. Assist with continuous advancement initiatives concerning purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier performance. Up to 10% occasional travel domestically to other nVent sites.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, materials management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working within an ERP system; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems and processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Strong precision and the skill to process extensive data sets with accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly through email and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience interacting with suppliers, handling purchase orders, controlling inventory, and coordinating material planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to support purchasing decisions and material forecasting.
• Experience within manufacturing, electrical, building products, or industrial environments preferred.
• APICS, CPM, CPSM, or other supply chain certifications preferred.

WE HAVE:

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.

Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. 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. #LI-JH1 #LI-Onsite 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.