nVent
SourcingLead-NewProductDevelopment
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“Sourcing Lead - New Product Development at nVent. Skills: New Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing. Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on. Align with global and local commodity teams to”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve competitive advantage; Improve responsiveness to customer demand
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Fact-based problem-solving
Travel 10-30%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations, project management skills to develop action plans, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities, Demonstrated negotiation skills, Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving, Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment
Nice to Have
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Knowledge of supplier performance assessment
What You'll Do.
Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on
Align with global and local commodity teams to
Leverage negotiated agreements
Support cost management initiatives
Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new
Ensure all requirements are met through collaboration with
Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve
Improve responsiveness to customer demand
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal partners; Customers; Suppliers
Process & Methodology
Project management, Action plans, Meet deadlines, Manage multiple priorities
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: * Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on New Product Development across North America locations. * Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements. * Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality. * Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration with customers and internal partners. * Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand. ## YOU HAVE: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. * 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. * Strong project management skills to develop action plans, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities. * Demonstrated negotiation skills to effectively meet and exceed business objectives. * Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.). * Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving. * Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment. * Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and supplier performance assessment. * Ability to travel 10-30%, both domestic and internationally. **WE HAVE:** * A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career op
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