Sourcing Lead - New Product Development

nVent; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

401(k) matching

Job summary

nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks a Purchasing/Supply Chain professional in Minnesota to drive strategic NPD projects across North America and align with global commodity teams.

You will lead supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and delivery performance, collaborating with internal partners while traveling up to 30%. This full-time role blends strategic sourcing with program leadership in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel 10–30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and partner in strategic New Product Development projects across North America locations.
• Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements.
• Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers with customers and internal partners.
• Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand.

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 POSITION:

• Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on New Product Development across North America locations.
• Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements.
• Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration with customers and internal partners.
• Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong project management skills to develop action plans, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to effectively meet and exceed business objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.).
• Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and supplier performance assessment.
• Ability to travel 10-30%, both domestic and internationally.

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:

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: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00 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.