Senior Sourcing Manager - Data Center Solutions (Hybrid)

nVent; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. This role emphasizes developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and continuity across categories.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align sourcing with business needs. With 8+ years in a large supply chain and strong negotiation skills, you will drive supplier performance, manage multi-million contracts, and mitigate risks through proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity across assigned categories.
• Handle strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations to achieve cost savings, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing activities with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks through proactive planning, performance monitoring, and contingency strategies.
• Drive supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, contract management, and capacity planning activities to ensure long-term supply reliability and scalability.
• Foster strong supplier partnerships that promote collaboration, innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Use data, analytics, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and evaluate supplier capabilities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

People leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. This role emphasizes developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and continuity across categories.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align sourcing with business needs. With 8+ years in a large supply chain and strong negotiation skills, you will drive supplier performance, manage multi-million contracts, and mitigate risks through proactive