WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:- Analyze spend across categories and perform detailed supply market analyses.
- Partner with Project Leads and Category Managers to develop and execute material cost-reduction initiatives.
- Conduct supplier benchmarking and market research to identify cost, capacity, and supply opportunities within the supply base.
- Develop and implement supplier identification strategies and cost-comparison methodologies.
- Support sourcing events, supplier evaluations, supplier negotiations, and supplier selection activities through data-driven analysis.
- Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and industry developments that may impact metals sourcing strategies.
- Ensure adherence to standardized sourcing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Optimize supply management systems and reporting tools to enhance data accuracy and decision-making.
- Collaborate with engineering, finance, operations, and business stakeholders to support category objectives.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and analyses that support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives.
YOU HAVE:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related analytical role is highly preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Experience supporting cost-reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, and market analysis activities.
- Advanced analytical skills, including experience with SQL, data validation, data quality management, and large-scale data analysis.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple sourcing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations teams.
- Experience documenting processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE), MRP/ERP systems, Sievo, Enovia, and Esker is a plus.
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:$62,900.00 - $116,900.00
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.
