Senior Buyer

nVent; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to support operations and projects in a hybrid role based in San Diego. You will manage MRP-driven PO creation, expedite orders, and liaise with Accounts Payable while contributing to procurement process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing/Supplier management, strong ERP and Excel skills, and EPC exposure. A degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing and supplier management experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience within an EPC environment preferred.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

EPC experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Contract management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or 4 years of equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

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.

This is a full time, direct-hire position with a hybrid work schedule of 4 days/week on-site in San Diego, California.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• 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.

YOU HAVE:

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

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 Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. 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.

Compensation Range:

$83,500.00 - $155,200.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

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-RH1 #LI-HYBRID

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.