WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:- Lead all aspects of the sourcing for the hardware, hinges and misc metals categories.
- Perform detailed supply market analysis related to commodities, industries, and suppliers.
- Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies to lower total cost of ownership.
- Reinforce the company's continuous improvement culture that promotes communication, shared learning, intelligent risk-taking, creative problem solving and accountability for failures and successes.
- Lead negotiation of supply agreements that are in line with nVent business strategies with consideration toward quality, timeliness of delivery, pricing, terms, tooling costs and service to ensure leanest total cost of ownership.
- Team with Supplier Development function to manage and mitigate supplier risk, select and develop new suppliers, and categorize existing suppliers with lifecycle strategy.
- Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new products.
- Develop and implement supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand.
YOU HAVE:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related degree.
- 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Operations in a high growth environment is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Possesses a deep understanding and knowledge base of external commodity markets and potential market impacts to maximize cost opportunities.
- Knowledge of contract management is preferred.
- Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem solving.
- Experience communicating complex and detailed information to multiple individuals and audiences with differing knowledge levels.
- Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.
- Excellent presentation, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Travel minimum 10%.
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
Pay TransparencynVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range:$89,300.00 - $165,800.00
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit OverviewAt 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.
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