Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
3+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations; manufacturing experience is a plus
Strong project management skills for coordinating teams and managing multiple priorities
Proven negotiation skills to achieve business objectives
Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external parties
Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving
Capacity to adapt in a dynamic business environment
Knowledge of Lean principles and supplier performance assessment
Willingness to travel 10-30% domestically and internationally
Responsibilities
Own and lead category strategies and supplier relationships to enhance cost, quality, and business performance
Align with global and local teams to select suppliers based on negotiated agreements
Collaborate with New Product Development and other cross-functional teams
Support cost management initiatives focused on reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality
Resolve issues with suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration
Design supply chain initiatives for competitive advantage and improved customer responsiveness
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts and insurance options
401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement and various forms of leave including personal and parental
Back-up care services and a well-being program
Legal and identity theft protection options
Full Job Description
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.
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
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Benefit Overview
At 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.
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About nVent
nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
