Nvent
SourcingManager
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“Sourcing Manager at Nvent. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Negotiation, Process improvement. Lead supply team members. Develop supply team members”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver cost targets; Deliver service targets; Deliver volume targets
Industry & Context.
Cost optimization; Problem solving
10% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, 8-10 years experience in purchasing or procurement, Demonstrated success in indirect sourcing, Ability to apply AI and digital tools, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Demonstrated ability to think strategically, Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally, Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments, Negotiation skills, Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts
Nice to Have
MBA preferred, Fluency in English and Spanish, IVALUA desirable experience, Familiarity with MRO, CapEx and Facility services
What You'll Do.
Lead supply team members
Develop supply team members
Empower supply team members
Foster continuous learning
Foster accountability
Foster individual growth
Own strategic sourcing plans
Develop strategic sourcing plans
Execute strategic sourcing plans
Apply AI-driven insights
Enhance sourcing strategies
Enhance supplier selection
Enhance cost optimization
Identify AI opportunities
Identify automation opportunities
Implement AI opportunities
Implement automation opportunities
Improve sourcing efficiency
Improve sourcing governance
Improve category performance
Lead supplier selection
Lead contract negotiations
Manage supplier relationships
Manage indirect supply base
Implement procurement processes
Execute procurement processes
Deliver service targets
Deliver volume targets
Drive continuous improvement
Improve sourcing governance
Improve supplier performance
Improve total cost of ownership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engagement; Global environments
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, develop, and empower supply team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and individual growth. * Own the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for indirect categories and key suppliers, fully aligned with overall business objectives. * Apply AI-driven insights and digital tools to enhance sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and cost optimization decisions. * Identify and implement AI and automation opportunities across sourcing processes to improve efficiency, governance, and category performance. * Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations through a global search; agreements may range from tactical pricing to complex, long‑term strategic partnerships across indirect spend categories. * Serve as the primary owner for building and managing strong supplier relationships. Actively manage the indirect supply base with cross‑functional engagement and support. * Implement and execute procurement processes that deliver cost, service, and volume targets across indirect spend focused on Capital Machinery and Equipment. * Drive continuous improvement in sourcing governance, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership within indirect categories. **YOU HAVE:** * BS / BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, MBA preferred. * 8-10 years of experience in a large, complex purchasing or procurement organization, with demonstrated success in indirect sourcing environments. * Ability to apply AI and digital tools to enhance decision-making, sourcing strategy development, and supplier performance management. * Fluency in English and Spanish language preferred, particularly for supplier engagement and col
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