Nvent

Nvent

Inventive electrical connection and protection solutions enabling safer, more resilient systems worldwide.

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Buyer Analyst

Manage purchase orders, supplier performance, and inventory for raw materials

Anoka, Minnesota, United States
63k - 117k USD
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

In this role you will review demand signals and place purchase orders to meet raw‑material component needs, while managing open PO dates and monitoring vendor on‑time delivery. You will maintain data integrity in key system fields, use analytics to spot supply risks and work with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to develop solutions. Additionally, you will share material‑availability updates with Production Planning, Operations and other cross‑functional teams, analyze inventory levels to optimize component availability, and partner with Strategic Sourcing on replenishment strategies and improvement opportunities. Collaboration with Quality teams on return‑material authorizations and regular supplier business reviews is also required. • Review demand signals and create purchase orders for raw material components. • 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. • Use analytics to identify supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing on solutions. • Communicate material‑availability updates to Production Planning, Operations, and cross‑functional teams. • Analyze inventory levels to optimize raw material component availability. • Partner with Strategic Sourcing on replenishment strategies and improvement opportunities. • Collaborate with Quality teams on return material authorizations and conduct regular supplier business reviews.

Key Responsibilities

  • purchase orders
  • vendor delivery
  • data integrity
  • supply analytics
  • inventory analysis
  • supplier reviews

What You Bring

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and brings at least three years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or a comparable discipline. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems are essential, as is the ability to leverage data and analytics for forecasting and decision‑making. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed to enable effective cross‑functional collaboration. • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required. • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or related area. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with ERP/MRP systems. • Strong data‑analysis skills for forecasting and decision‑making. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • 3+ years
  • microsoft office
  • erp/mrp
  • data analysis
  • communication

Benefits

The position offers a transparent compensation range of $62,900 to $116,900, with eligibility for additional incentives based on performance. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, various leaves, paid time off, wellness programs and legal and identity‑theft protection. • Competitive salary range $62,900‑$116,900 with potential performance incentives. • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance coverage. • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match. • Tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, paid time off including volunteer time. • Wellness programs, legal & identity theft protection, and flexible spending accounts.

Work Environment

Onsite

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