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.

This role will support nVent Hoffman sourcing leadership with strategies for one of our fastest growing and high profile verticals.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

• Engage directly with a broad range of suppliers in multifaceted product categories supporting nVent’s mission to develop safer systems to protect critical customer equipment

• Lead onsite evaluations of supplier operations from design control to raw materials through production and all supporting activities to delivery

• Support global sourcing initiatives teaming with sourcing category leaders on supplier assessments, supplier transitions and supplier/product qualification

• Evaluate and improve supplier capability to support new nVent products and programs

• Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives, conduct supplier performance evaluations, administer supplier scorecards and participate in supplier business reviews

• Monitor supplier performance to identify high impact areas of opportunity to drive supply base performance

• Partner with sourcing category leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, improved quality, better lead times, higher delivery performance, and cost reduction

• Conduct risk analysis and implement actions to mitigate, avoid, etc. and develop recovery plans with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and rapid recovery when issues occur

• Assist with the maintenance of our ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System as it relates to Supply Management

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Supply Management, Business, or related field is a must.

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in Supply Management, Supplier Development, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or related experience.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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

  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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:

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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.