Nvent
BuyerAnalyst
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“Buyer Analyst at Nvent. Skills: Purchasing, Materials planning, Production planning. Source new suppliers. Develop new suppliers”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years experience in purchasing, 3+ years experience in materials, 3+ years experience in production planning, Knowledge of MRP, Knowledge of related systems, Knowledge of international shipping practices, Proven computer skills, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Outlook, JD Edwards, Business Intelligence Systems, Ability to multi-task, Excellent organizational skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Demonstrated analytical skills, Demonstrated problem solving skills, Ability to read purchase orders, Ability to read contracts, Ability to read prints, Ability to read specifications, Ability to read drawings, Ability to read BOMs, Understand English measurements, Understand Metric measurements, Understand tolerances
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in business, Bachelor's degree in related field, Equivalent work experience
What You'll Do.
Develop new suppliers
Maintain data integrity
Maintain inventory levels
Review demand patterns
Adjust stocking levels
Recommend stocking levels
Drive cost reduction projects
Coordinate legal contracts
Identify problem areas
Initiate corrective action
Monitor incoming air shipment cost
Monitor incoming air shipment timelines
Create purchase orders
Create foreign inter-company purchase orders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Supplier coordination
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Interactive communication
Full 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: * Source and develop new suppliers. * Maintain data integrity of lead time, delivery, and cost. * Maintain inventory levels (value and turns), reviewing demand patterns and making appropriate adjustments and recommendations for stocking levels. * Drive cost reduction projects, coordinating with all teams. * Coordinate legal contracts with suppliers, such as blanket orders or new supplier set up, following company guidelines. * Identify problem areas that affect delivery or quality performance and initiate corrective action. * Coordinate and monitor incoming air shipment cost and timelines. * Create purchase orders for foreign/inter-company purchasing. ## YOU HAVE: * Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. * 3+ years experience in purchasing, materials, production planning in a manufacturing environment is preferred. * Knowledge of MRP and related systems. * Knowledge of international shipping practices. * Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook, JD Edwards and Business Intelligence Systems. * Strong written, oral, and interactive communication to enable successful operation at all levels within the organization and with suppliers. * Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. * Ability to read and understand purchase orders, contracts, prints and specifications, drawings, BOMs, and understand both English and Metric measurements and tolerances. **WE HAVE:** * A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow
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