Sourcing Manager II- Data Center Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent seeks an experienced sourcing leader to optimize cost, quality and supply continuity across key categories. You will manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and partner with world-class teams to align procurement with business goals.

A strategic thinker with 8+ years in supply chain and strong people leadership is essential. You will travel as needed to support global supplier ecosystems and drive multi-million dollar contract outcomes in a dynamic growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization are preferred.
• Proven leadership and people-development skills.
• Experience managing complex categories and multi-million dollar contracts.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery and continuity.
• Lead negotiations with strategic suppliers to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to align sourcing with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks through proactive planning and monitoring.
• Drive supplier performance via scorecards, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, contract management and capacity planning to ensure long-term supply reliability.
• Foster strong supplier partnerships to enable collaboration, innovation and growth.
• Use data and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and evaluate supplier capabilities.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Supplier performance management

Contract management

Capacity planning

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:

• 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.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization is 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 adapt to a high growth environment.
• 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. 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:

$105,000.00 - $195,000.00

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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