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. **Key role responsibilities** + Assist with the day-to-day buying activities for business and projects. + Place Purchase Orders for MRP requests. + Update PO delivery dates and PO values in JDE. + Proactive expediting of Purchase Orders. + Key point of contact for Accounts Payable for PO/Invoice reconciliation. + Support Warehouse team with OS&D’s. + Vendor Set-up and document management. + Maintain Expedite report for all project material purchases. + Work in cost reduction projects for the department. + Work collaboratively with procurement, materials, warehouse and project teams to ensure corporate and departmental objectives are achieved and maintained. + Liaise as required with Project Services and Accounts Payable departments, as well as other internal business units. + Assist with developing, communicating, maintaining, and improving policies, procedures and standard templates for the procurement and materials processes. **Qualifications and Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field is an asset. + 3+ years of experience in material distribution is required. + Must be a self-starter and possess excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, JDE, MRP systems, MPS, JDE, SAP). + Proven analytic and problem solving skills. + Demonstrated skills in attention to detail and accuracy. + Ability to recommend and present ideas and solutions to groups at all levels of the organization. + Ability to project future business process needs and services across the organization. + Strong organization, planning, and decision making ability. + Ability to multi-task and work independently. + Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners. **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 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. 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.