Nvent
SourcingAnalyst
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“Sourcing Analyst at Nvent. Skills: Sourcing strategies, AI-enabled tools, Supplier management. Support development and execution of sourcing strategies. Use digital and AI tools to improve data”
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Data interpretation; Data presentation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/BA degree in Business, 2+ years of experience in purchasing, Experience using AI-enabled tools, Analytical skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel (formulas, data basic pivot tables)
Nice to Have
Fluency in English and Spanish, IVALUA desirable experience, Familiarity with ERP/MRP or procurement systems
What You'll Do.
Support development and execution of sourcing strategies
Use digital and AI tools to improve data
Generate insights using digital and AI tools
Automate routine sourcing activities
Automate reporting activities
Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate spend analysis
Leverage AI-enabled tools for supplier research
Leverage AI-enabled tools for sourcing decision support
Manage and coordinate supplier onboarding process
Ensure compliance requirements are completed
Ensure documentation requirements are completed
Ensure system readiness requirements are completed
Assist in supplier identification activities
Assist in supplier evaluation activities
Assist in supplier selection activities
Prepare comparison analyses
Prepare documentation for supplier selection
Support contract development
Support negotiation preparation
Track supplier performance
Partner cross-functionally to support sourcing initiatives
Assist with reporting for indirect categories
Assist with presentations for indirect categories
Assist with metrics tracking for indirect categories
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with engineering; Cross-functionally with finance; Cross-functionally with operations; Cross-functionally with supply management
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:** * Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories in alignment with business objectives. * Use digital and AI tools to improve data quality, generate insights, and automate routine sourcing and reporting activities * Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, analytics platforms) to accelerate spend analysis, supplier research, and sourcing decision support. * Manage and coordinate the supplier onboarding process, ensuring requirements related to compliance, documentation, and system readiness are completed in collaboration with internal stakeholders. * Assist in supplier identification, evaluation, and selection activities, including preparing comparison analyses and documentation. * Support contract development and negotiation preparation, including pricing analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance tracking. * Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, operations, and supply management team members to support sourcing initiatives. * Assist with reporting, presentations, and metrics used to track cost, service, and volume performance across indirect categories. **YOU HAVE:** * BS / BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. * +2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related business function. * Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot or similar) to analyze data, generate insights, and support business decisions. * Fluency in English and Spanish language preferred, particularly for supplier engagement and collaboration in Mexico and global environments. * IVALUA desirable experience. * Strong analytical skills and ability to organize, interpret, and present data e
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