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Nvent

Senior Sourcing Manager- Metals

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Nvent
Inventive electrical connection and protection solutions enabling safer, more resilient systems worldwide.
Lead sourcing team for metals, develop strategies, manage suppliers, drive improvements.
4d ago
$146,300 - $271,700
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
St Louis Park, MN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
12,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
supplier management
process improvement
team leadership
project support
cross-functional
category strategy
  • Manage strong supplier relationships to build a mature and resilient supply base to support high-growth businesses. Negotiate agreements and contracts.
  • Drives continuous improvement to deliver against productivity, resiliency and process improvement goals.
  • Lead, develop and empower sourcing team members. Create a culture that champions continuous learning and individual growth.
  • Support high visibility, innovative projects and acquisitions.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with relevant partners, including product development, sales, planning, manufacturing, delivery, and after-sales support.
  • Responsible for the development of category strategies for our critical Metals category; bring bold ideas and passion for building strategic partnerships.
What you bring
bs/ba
12+ years
negotiation
purchasing
metals
bilingual
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Experience directly managing complex categories - experience in the Metals industry is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills - must be comfortable on a manufacturing floor and presenting to executive leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work comfortably in ambiguity.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.
  • BS / BA degree in business or Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  • Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts in commodity based markets.
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
  • 12+ years of experience in a relatively large purchasing operation and experience with leading people required.
Benefits
  • Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
  • 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
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded in 1894
Historical Milestone
Rooted in over a century of legacy, tracing back to early pioneers like ILSCO (1894) and ERICO (1903).
$3B Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Reporting over $3 billion in annual revenue, driving global expansion and strategic growth.
Over 100 Years Experience
Industry Leadership
Consolidating expertise in enclosures, thermal-management, and electrical-fastening systems.
450+ Patents
Innovative Portfolio
Collective patents held by brands including Cadweld, Caddy, Hoffman, ERICO, and Schroff.
  • Spun off from Pentair in 2018, rapidly carving out a global identity under the nVent umbrella.
  • Signature projects include modular data-center cooling systems, AI-ready liquid cooling units, and secure railway infrastructure enclosures.
  • Thrives in high-growth sectors like data centers, industrial automation, power utilities, renewable energy, energy storage, buildings, and telecom.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity: We do the right thing.
  • Customer Focus: We listen, anticipate, and act to meet the needs of our customers.
  • Innovation: We embrace creativity and encourage new ideas to drive solutions.
  • Excellence: We pursue the highest standards of quality and performance.
  • Collaboration: We work together to achieve more.
  • Accountability: We take ownership and deliver results.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century.
30% Reduction by 2030
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Plans to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions by one-third by 2030.
10% Water Reduction by 2025
Water Consumption Goal
Targeting a 10% reduction in water usage globally.
100% Renewable Energy by 2025
Energy Transition Commitment
Committed to sourcing all energy from renewable sources in the near future.
  • Energy efficiency is a focus across global manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Inclusion & Diversity
23% women
Global Workforce Composition
The percentage of women in the workforce globally.
5% increase
Female Leadership Goal
Target to increase female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
  • Fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and respected.
  • Developed programs to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
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