Global Supply Data, Senior Manager

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.
* Champion, Own, and Govern the complete supplier data domain including hierarchies, entity structures, segmentation, and relationship mapping across all enterprise systems, enable data as a product
* Establish enterprise-wide supplier data standards and drive continuous improvement in data quality, accessibility, and business value
* Lead cross-functional project & governance initiatives as the primary authority for supplier data decisions, policy development, and strategic direction
* Apply systems thinking to understand and optimize the end-to-end flow of data across platforms, domains, and business processes
* Enable supplier experience, sourcing productivity, supply chain resiliency, and procurement compliance through high-quality data management
* Establish comprehensive data quality standards and monitor KPIs for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness
* Conduct SQL-based analysis and own RCA for data quality issues, validate business rules, and support data-driven decision making
* Provide certified source-to-pay data enabling strategic KPI reporting for supplier experience, sourcing impact, and ESG measurement
* Maintain enterprise data catalog ensuring supplier data definitions, lineage, and security classifications remain current
* Serve as primary liaison between Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), procurement, legal, and technical teams for all supplier data requirements
* Partner with ISC on change management for supplier data processes supporting digital transformation initiatives
* Communicate standards and coordinate user training to ensure alignment with procurement regulations, privacy laws, and industry standards
* Ensure supplier data practices comply with privacy laws, financial regulations, trade compliance requirements, and industry standards
* Manage data security classifications and access controls while leading incident response for quality issues or compliance violations
* Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation supporting regulatory compliance and internal governance
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
* 7+ years of progressive experience in data management, procurement analytics, business analysis, or related roles with increasing responsibility
* 5+ years of direct experience with supplier data, master data management, or data governance in enterprise environments
* Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change
* Advanced SQL proficiency for data analysis and quality validation
* Experience with Master Data Management platforms such as Informatica MDM or similar enterprise solutions
* Proficiency with data governance tools including data catalogs, lineage tools, and quality management platforms
* Understanding of cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, AWS, Azure) and database systems with ability to work effectively with technical teams
* Familiarity with procurement technology platforms such as iValua, Esker, Sievo, contract repositories, or similar source-to-pay solutions
* Deep supply data domain expertise including hierarchies, legal entities, tax structures, segmentation strategies, and item master relationships
* Exceptional communication abilities to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams
* Proven change management and collaboration skills driving data governance initiatives across business units
* Strong analytical problem-solving with track record of data-driven decision making
* Manufacturing or B2B industry experience with complex supplier relationships, supply chain partnerships, and regulatory compliance
* Source-to-pay process knowledge spanning supplier onboarding, procurement, contract management, and accounts payable
* Understanding of item master data and its relationship to supplier records across procurement and manufacturing
* ERP systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Infor) and supplier master data integration processes
* Regulatory compliance familiarity including trade compliance, privacy laws, and financial regulations- A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day  
* nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical…