Senior Sourcing Manager

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent seeks a Tier 2 Supplier Management Program Leader to design and execute a proactive risk management strategy for Tier 2 suppliers, ensuring continuity, resilience, and cost competitiveness across the extended supply base. You will lead cross-functional efforts in visibility mapping, risk mitigation, supplier development, governance, and external collaboration, with travel as needed.

Collaborate with Tier 1 suppliers to strengthen transparency and data sharing while driving performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 10%.
• Strong negotiation skills including multi-million dollar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a proactive Tier 2 supplier risk management strategy beyond direct suppliers (Tier 1).
• Develop end-to-end visibility of Tier 2 supplier networks for critical commodities.
• Identify single points of failure, geographic concentration risks, and capacity constraints.
• Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to increase transparency and data sharing.
• Lead risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, localization, and buffering.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve performance (quality, delivery, cost).
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Establish and lead the Tier 2 Supplier Management Program roadmap and governance.
• Define KPIs, reporting cadence, and executive visibility.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and analytics for supplier monitoring.
• Engage with Tier 1 suppliers to strengthen transparency and accountability.

Skills

Supplier risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

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:

The Tier 2 Supplier Management Program Leader is responsible for designing and executing a proactive supplier risk management strategy beyond direct suppliers (Tier 1), ensuring continuity, resilience, cost competitiveness, and compliance across the extended supply base. This role leads cross-functional efforts to map, monitor, and strengthen Tier 2 supplier networks that are critical to operational performance.

Tier 2 Supply Chain Visibility & Mapping

• Develop and maintain end-to-end visibility of Tier 2 supplier networks for critical commodities and components
• Identify single points of failure, geographic concentration risks, and capacity constraints
• Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to increase transparency and data sharing
• Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify risks, and guide cost and schedule decisions

Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Establish a structured framework to assess Tier 2 supplier risk (financial, geopolitical, capacity, ESG, compliance)
• Lead risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, localization, and buffering strategies
• Monitor early warning indicators and elevate supply risks proactively

Supplier Development & Capability Building

• Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to improve Tier 2 supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost)
• Drive targeted improvement initiatives for critical Tier 2 suppliers
• Support long-term capability development and resilience programs
• Oversee supplier performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams
• Integrate Tier 2 considerations into sourcing strategies, NPI, and product design
• Lead cross-functional war rooms during supply disruptions

Program Governance & Execution

• Establish and lead the Tier 2 Supplier Management Program roadmap and governance structure
• Define KPIs, reporting cadence, and executive visibility
• Drive adoption of digital tools and analytics for supplier monitoring

External Collaboration

• Engage with key Tier 1 suppliers to strengthen transparency and accountability
• Represent the company in industry forums or initiatives related to supply chain resilience and compliance

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in business or Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization is highly preferred.
• Passion for leading and developing people.
• Experience directly managing complex categories.
• Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work comfortably in ambiguity.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 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.

• 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: $123,500.00 - $229,500.00 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.

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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.