nVent

Sourcing Lead - New Product Development

nVent$76K — $141K *
Anoka, MN 55303In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations preferred, especially in manufacturing.
  • Strong project management skills for action plan development and coordination of teams.
  • Proven negotiation skills to meet business objectives effectively.
  • Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and ability to assess supplier performance.
  • Willingness to travel 10-30%, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic projects in New Product Development across North America.
  • Align with global and local teams for supplier selection and leveraging agreements.
  • Support cost management initiatives focusing on delivery and quality.
  • Coordinate and resolve supplier-related issues through collaboration.
  • Design supply chain initiatives for competitive advantage and responsiveness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and caregiver leave among additional supplements.
  • Paid time off, including time for volunteering, and well-being programs.
  • Legal and identity theft protection services offered.
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
  • Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on New Product Development across North America locations.
  • Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements.
  • 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.

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.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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