Global Sourcing Director, Data Solutions

nVent; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global reach

Community commitment

Employee benefits

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Sourcing Director for Data Solutions to lead a global supplier network, drive end-to-end sourcing strategy, and ensure capacity and cost competitiveness across rapidly growing programs.

You will partner with engineering, operations, planning and quality teams to integrate sourcing considerations into product roadmaps and customer commitments, while strengthening executive supplier relationships and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related field is required; MBA or advanced certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain.
• Strategic sourcing leadership experience with ability to define global sourcing strategies and scalable supplier networks.
• Strong commercial acumen, including negotiation, contract management, total cost of ownership, supplier economics, and risk mitigation.
• Executive-level supplier relationship management with ability to influence senior stakeholders and governance mechanisms.
• Supplier development and operational readiness expertise including capacity planning and ramp readiness.
• Analytical and market intelligence capability to assess commodity trends, supply risks, and sourcing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans of action for key commodities and suppliers driving customer service, growth, and continuity.
• Define and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with Data Solutions growth and capacity objectives.
• Lead supplier discussions from pricing agreements to long-term strategic relationships.
• Own executive relationships with critical suppliers to support innovation and capacity expansion.
• Build ramp plans and ensure rate readiness across key programs.
• Monitor market cycle impacts, commodity trends, and supply risks within spend categories.
• Establish processes to reduce total cost while improving resilience and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, planning, quality, and programs to integrate sourcing into roadmaps.
• Govern contracts, supplier performance, and risk mitigation including continuity and liability.
• Implement supply management tools and processes to improve results and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing leadership

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Market intelligence

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/related field

MBA or advanced certification in supply chain/procurement

Job description

nVent is seeking a Sourcing Director for Data Solutions to lead a global supplier network, drive end-to-end sourcing strategy, and ensure capacity and cost competitiveness across rapidly growing programs.

You will partner with engineering, operations, planning and quality teams to integrate sourcing considerations into product roadmaps and customer commitments, while strengthening executive supplier relationships and governance.