WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:- Own and lead category strategies and supplier relationships to drive cost, quality, delivery, and business performance.
- Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements.
- Collaborate with New Product Development team and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
- Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality.
- Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration with customers and internal partners.
- Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand.
YOU HAVE:- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Strong project management skills to develop action plans, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills to effectively meet and exceed business objectives.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.).
- Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and supplier performance assessment.
- Ability to travel 10-30%, both domestic and internationally.
Pay Transparency
nVent’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:
$76,000.00 - $141,100.00
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
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