Purchasing Manager

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Well-being program

Identity protection

Job summary

nVent is seeking a capable procurement/SCM professional to lead a buyers team, drive improvements in procure-to-pay processes, and ensure ERP data integrity. You will monitor demand shifts, support cross-functional communication, and help optimize inventory and production readiness.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, and collaboration across global operations to strengthen supply reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in supply chain management preferred.
• At least 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers in a collaborative environment.
• Maintain ERP data integrity, safety stocks and PO dates.
• Review demand shifts and support analytical needs of buyers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and encourage a team of buyers within an exceptionally innovative and collaborative environment. You will be at the forefront of maintaining world‑class standards in our supply chain operations and ensuring a flawless procurement process. Supporting the team by understanding their challenges, identifying problem areas, and facilitating cross‑functional communication. Reviewing shifts in demand and supporting the analytical needs of the buyers. Maintaining data integrity in ERP systems, including safety stocks and purchase order dates. Holding cross‑functional meetings to address supply disruptions and updating ERP systems from the PFEP stocking recommendation tool. Driving benchmarks for cash, stockouts, and other operational metrics. Monitoring and assessing supply disruption risks, and communicating these to leadership and collaborators. Managing the availability of inventory to satisfy production and customer needs. Identifying, developing, and implementing improvements across the procure‑to‑pay process. Evaluating team member performance and aligning individual goals with organizational central initiatives.

YOU HAVE

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in supply chain management who can successfully carry out critical initiatives and improve team performance. A Bachelor's Degree. At least 3 years of experience in supply chain management, preferred. A minimum of 1+ years of supervisory experience, preferred. Strong communication skills, an analytical approach, and a self‑starter attitude.

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. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry‑leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work. We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide. Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money. Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable. Dedicated to absolute integrity. Focused on the customer first. Respectful and team oriented. Optimistic and energizing. Accountable for performance.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. 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.

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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short‑term disability benefits
• Long‑term disability benefits
• Critical illness
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• An employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver
• Personal and parental leave
• Back‑up care services
• Paid time off including volunteer time
• A well‑being program
• Legal & identity theft protection

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.