Sourcing Director- Data Solutions
nVent · Anoka, MN · Yesterday
Hybrid$173k–$257k/yrFull-time
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 driving supplier relationships and managing complex negotiations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
- Supplier development and operational readiness expertise.
- Market intelligence and trend analysis skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an employee stock purchase plan with a company match.
- Supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off, a well-being program, and 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
Full-time position.