Sourcing Lead

## Sourcing Lead Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
St Louis Park, MN, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R22247

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 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.## YOU HAVE:
* 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.
** WE HAVE:
*** 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,…