Sourcing Manager II- Metals

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop sourcing team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies for metals categories that optimize cost, quality, delivery, supply continuity, and overall business performance.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities, building strategic partnerships that support business objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Drive supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks through proactive planning, market analysis, and contingency strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Leverage data, analytics, and market intelligence to inform sour decisions, evaluate supplier capabilities, and productivity opportunities.

Requirements

• 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 up to 25%.

About the company

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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. Our robust portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF, and TRACHTE.

Our principal office is in London, and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. We have a dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world, offering plentiful career opportunities and the chance to make an impact every day.

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide through our nVent in Action matching program, providing funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate.

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Pay

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. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• 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.