Sourcing Lead

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.

• Lead sourcing work streams across both New Product Development (NPD) and cost reduction initiatives in existing production programs.
• Operate within nVent’s Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) division, a rapidly growing business formed through recent acquisitions. Where integration of systems, processes, and teams is ongoing. Requiring adaptability, strong cross‑functional alignment, and the ability to deliver results in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Challenge and optimize existing sourcing strategies by partnering with Buyer/Planners, site teams, and suppliers to identify and implement savings opportunities.
• Operate effectively in a decentralized environment without direct authority, using influence and collaboration to drive alignment and execution.
• Act as a bridge between Enterprise Category Sourcing strategies and site‑level execution, ensuring consistent communication and adoption across locations.
• Build strong relationships with site teams to gain access to critical information, validate assumptions, and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations, cost‑out initiatives, and re‑sourcing efforts aligned with business objectives.
• Create structure where needed. Developing tracking tools, establishing reporting cadence, and building communication frameworks to drive visibility and accountability.
• Identify and implement synergy opportunities across sites, suppliers, and legacy organizations resulting from integration efforts.
• Operate in a fast‑paced, evolving post‑acquisition environment. Balancing execution with process development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement is preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive results in cross‑functional, decentralized organizations.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to lead initiatives independently in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Experience working on both new product sourcing and cost reduction initiatives in production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge status quo decisions and implement improvements through collaboration.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage Buyer/Planners, Operations, Engineering, and suppliers effectively.
• Ability to operate effectively with evolving data, leveraging networks and sound judgment to gather insights and inform decisions.
• Solid negotiation and cost analysis skills with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Strong project management capability, including prioritization across competing demands and shifting priorities.
• Adaptable in dynamic environments with shifting priorities, organizational complexity, and developing processes.
• Ability to travel 10-30% domestically.

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.