Buyer

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 Buyer, you will be responsible for planning and procuring raw materials to support manufacturing operations while ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost-effective purchasing practices. This role works closely with Production Planning, Operations, Strategic Sourcing, and suppliers to maintain continuity of supply and support business objectives. This is an onsite hourly role ranging from $23-$30/hr. dependent upon experience. 

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Monitor demand signals and place purchase orders to support raw material requirements.

• Manage open purchase orders and track supplier delivery performance to ensure material availability.

• Maintain accurate procurement and demand data within ERP systems.

• Communicate material availability and risks with Production Planning, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.

• Analyze supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to identify and implement solutions.

• Support inventory optimization efforts through data analysis and replenishment planning.

• Build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities to support procurement decisions.

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate return material authorizations (RMAs) and non-conforming material processes.

• Maintain strong supplier relationships and participate in supplier performance and business reviews.

• Manage corporate credit card (P-Card) purchasing activities and support Concur expense management processes.

• Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine material requirements and execute purchasing actions.

• Improve procurement processes and support operational efficiency initiatives.

• Work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments.

YOU HAVE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, material planning, or supply chain support required.

• Experience purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment required.

• Experience monitoring demand signals and maintaining material availability required.

• Experience managing suppliers and supplier relationships required.

• Experience maintaining procurement and demand data within an ERP system required.

• Experience using Oracle ERP required.

• Experience analyzing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and determining material requirements required.

• Experience processing Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and managing non-conforming materials required.

• Experience with Concur Expense Management and Corporate Purchasing Card (P-Card) administration required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, required.

• Knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities required.

• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills required.

• Associate's Degree or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

• Experience with inventory optimization and replenishment planning preferred.

• Experience monitoring supplier performance metrics and on-time delivery performance preferred.

• Experience participating in supplier business reviews preferred.

• Experience collaborating with Strategic Sourcing teams on supplier and replenishment strategies preferred.

• Experience conducting supply risk analysis and mitigation planning preferred.

• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and preferred processes.

• Understanding supply chain management principles within a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience reconciling procurement transactions and purchasing activity preferred.

• Team members must be able to safely perform a range of physical activities, including standing and walking for extended periods, with frequent use of hands for tasks requiring dexterity and grip.

•  Roles may require frequent bending, kneeling, and maintaining balance, with occasional climbing or repositioning to support production needs.

• This position is classified as medium work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, or move materials up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs consistently.

•  Employees must be able to effectively communicate, hear, and visually assess work to ensure quality, safety, and accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that may not be climate-controlled and can include exposure to varying temperatures. nVent is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.