Nvent
SeniorSourcingManager
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“Senior Sourcing Manager at Nvent. Skills: Supplier management, Risk management, Supply chain. Design proactive supplier risk management strategy. Ensure continuity across extended supply base”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure continuity across extended supply base; Ensure resilience across extended supply base; Ensure cost competitiveness across extended supply base; Ensure compliance across extended supply base; Strengthen Tier 2 supplier networks; Improve Tier 2 supplier performance; Support long-term capability development; Support long-term resilience programs
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
10% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in business or Supply Chain Management, 8+ years of experience in a large supply chain organization, Experience directly managing complex categories, Negotiation skills, Experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, Demonstrated ability to think strategically, Work comfortably in ambiguity, Ability to travel a minimum of 10%
Nice to Have
Passion for leading and developing people
What You'll Do.
Design proactive supplier risk management strategy
Ensure continuity across extended supply base
Ensure resilience across extended supply base
Ensure cost competitiveness across extended supply base
Ensure compliance across extended supply base
Lead cross-functional efforts to map Tier 2 networks
Lead cross-functional efforts to monitor Tier 2 networks
Lead cross-functional efforts to strengthen Tier 2 networks
Develop end-to-end visibility of Tier 2 networks
Maintain end-to-end visibility of Tier 2 networks
Identify single points of failure
Identify geographic concentration risks
Identify capacity constraints
Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to increase transparency
Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to increase data
Leverage analytics to monitor performance
Leverage analytics to identify risks
Leverage analytics to guide cost decisions
Leverage analytics to guide schedule decisions
Establish framework to assess Tier 2 supplier risk
Lead risk mitigation strategies
Monitor early warning indicators
Escalate supply risks proactively
Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to improve Tier
Drive targeted improvement initiatives for critical Tier 2
Support long-term capability development programs
Support long-term resilience programs
Oversee supplier performance
Oversee supplier accountability
Oversee continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing teams
Collaborate with Procurement teams
Collaborate with Engineering teams
Collaborate with Operations teams
Collaborate with Quality teams
Integrate Tier 2 considerations into sourcing strategies
Integrate Tier 2 considerations into NPI
Integrate Tier 2 considerations into product design
Lead cross-functional war rooms during supply disruptions
Establish Tier 2 Supplier Management Program roadmap
Lead Tier 2 Supplier Management Program roadmap
Establish Tier 2 Supplier Management governance structure
Lead Tier 2 Supplier Management governance structure
Define reporting cadence
Define executive visibility
Drive adoption of digital tools
Drive adoption of analytics for supplier monitoring
Engage with key Tier 1 suppliers
Represent the company in industry forums
Represent the company in initiatives related to supply
Represent the company in initiatives related to compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional efforts; Partner with Tier 1 suppliers; Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing; Collaborate with Procurement; Collaborate with Engineering; Collaborate with Operations; Collaborate with Quality teams; Cross-functional war rooms; Engage with key Tier 1 suppliers
Process & Methodology
Program governance, Roadmap planning
Full 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: The Tier 2 Supplier Management Program Leader is responsible for designing and executing a proactive supplier risk management strategy beyond direct suppliers (Tier 1), ensuring continuity, resilience, cost competitiveness, and compliance across the extended supply base. This role leads cross-functional efforts to map, monitor, and strengthen Tier 2 supplier networks that are critical to operational performance. ## Tier 2 Supply Chain Visibility & Mapping * Develop and maintain end-to-end visibility of Tier 2 supplier networks for critical commodities and components * Identify single points of failure, geographic concentration risks, and capacity constraints * Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to increase transparency and data sharing * Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify risks, and guide cost and schedule decisions ## Risk Identification & Mitigation * Establish a structured framework to assess Tier 2 supplier risk (financial, geopolitical, capacity, ESG, compliance) * Lead risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, localization, and buffering strategies * Monitor early warning indicators and escalate supply risks proactively * Data-Driven Decision Making ## Supplier Development & Capability Building * Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to improve Tier 2 supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) * Drive targeted improvement initiatives for critical Tier 2 suppliers * Support long-term capability development and resilience programs * Oversee supplier performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives ## Cross-Functional Leadership * Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams * Integrate Tier 2 conside
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