Supply Analyst

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, and they are seeking a Supply Analyst to analyze spend and support cost-reduction initiatives. The role involves collaborating with project leads, optimizing supply management systems, and ensuring effective sourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend across categories and perform detailed supply market analyses
• Partner with Project Leads and Managers to enable material cost-reduction initiatives
• Develop and implement supplier identification strategies and cost-comparison methodologies
• Ensure adherence to standardized sourcing processes and find opportunities for continuous improvement
• Optimize supply management software and systems to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related degree
• 1+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple sourcing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in cost reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, and market analysis
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations teams to support sourcing strategies
• Skilled in using logic and structured reasoning to identify root causes, evaluate options, and implement solutions
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Experience documenting and finding opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Familiarity with JDE, MRP/ERP systems, Sievo, Enovia, and Esker

Benefits

• 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

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