Senior Sourcing Lead- Hardware, Hinges and Misc Metals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-mq

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a seasoned sourcing leader to drive procurement for hardware and metal components. You will analyze markets, craft long-term commodity strategies, and negotiate agreements that align with our growth goals. The role emphasizes supplier development, risk management, and delivering lean total cost of ownership.

Travel up to 10% is expected. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field with 5+ years in purchasing or strategic sourcing, preferably in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Operations.
• Knowledge of contract management preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of sourcing for hardware, hinges and misc metals categories.
• Perform detailed supply market analysis related to commodities, industries, and suppliers.
• Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies to lower total cost of ownership.
• Lead negotiations of supply agreements aligned with business strategies.
• Coordinate with Supplier Development to manage supplier risk and develop new suppliers.
• Develop and implement supply chain initiatives to improve responsiveness to customer demand.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Conflict resolution

Presentation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related 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 POSITION:

Lead all aspects of the sourcing for the hardware, hinges and misc metals categories. Perform detailed supply market analysis related to commodities, industries, and suppliers. Develop and implement long-term commodity strategies to lower total cost of ownership. Reinforce the company’s continuous improvement culture that promotes communication, shared learning, intelligent risk-taking, creative problem solving and accountability for failures and successes. Lead negotiation of supply agreements that are in line with nVent business strategies with consideration toward quality, timeliness of delivery, pricing, terms, tooling costs and service to ensure leanest total cost of ownership. Team with Supplier Development function to manage and mitigate supplier risk, select and develop new suppliers, and categorize existing suppliers with lifecycle strategy. Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new products. Develop and implement supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand.

YOU HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related degree. 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Operations in a high growth environment is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Possesses a deep understanding and knowledge base of external commodity markets and potential market impacts to maximize cost opportunities. Knowledge of contract management is preferred. Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem solving. Experience communicating complex and detailed information to multiple individuals and audiences with differing knowledge levels. Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution. Excellent presentation, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills. Travel minimum 10%.

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

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00 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.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AW1 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.