Sourcing Director- Data Solutions

About the role

The Sourcing Director for the Data Solutions business is a critical leadership role responsible for building and scaling a high-performance supply base to support rapid growth. This leader will drive end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier development, commercial excellence, and supply resiliency to ensure capacity, cost competitiveness, and continuity across a global supplier network.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and implement strategic plans of action for key commodities and suppliers that drive customer service, profitable growth, and supply continuity.
• Define and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with Data Solutions growth, margin, and capacity objectives.
• Select suppliers and lead commercial discussions ranging from tactical commodity pricing agreements to complex, multi-year strategic relationships.
• Own and deepen executive-level relationships with critical suppliers, establishing strong partnerships that support innovation, capacity expansion, and long-term growth.
• Build supplier ramp plans and ensure rate readiness across key programs, including proactive capacity planning and supply assurance for rapid business expansion.
• Monitor, analyze, communicate, and provide guidance on market cycle impacts, commodity trends, and supply market risks within assigned spend categories.
• Establish and implement business processes to reduce and control total cost of purchased materials while improving service, resilience, and responsiveness.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, planning, quality, and program teams to integrate sourcing considerations into product roadmaps, NPD, and customer commitments.
• Implement strong supply management tools, technology, and sourcing processes to improve results and increase efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related field is required.
• MBA, or advanced certification in supply chain or procurement is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain is highly preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Strategic sourcing leadership experience with the ability to define global sourcing strategies, build scalable supplier networks, and align supply management priorities with business growth objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen, including advanced negotiation, contract management, total cost of ownership, supplier economics, and risk mitigation.
• Executive-level supplier relationship management, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, build trusted partnerships, and create supplier governance mechanisms.
• Supplier development and operational readiness expertise, including capacity planning, ramp readiness, quality improvement, and supplier performance management.
• Analytical and market intelligence capability to assess commodity trends, supply risks, inflationary impacts, and sourcing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Proven track record of successful supplier development and management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Market analysis and trend assessment.
• Supply chain optimization.
• Supplier development and operational readiness.
• Cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Technology implementation and process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off including volunteer time.
• A well-being program.
• Legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

$172,900.00 - $257,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Schedule

NVent offers 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.