Global Supply Data Architect

nVent • Solon, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Drive enterprise-wide supply data excellence and governance as the strategic owner of our most critical asset. We're seeking an exceptional leader to transform how our organization manages, governs, and derives value from supplier data across all business functions. This role combines deep business acumen with technical expertise to ensure our supplier data serves as a competitive advantage while meeting the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance. You'll be the subject matter expert and change agent for supplier data domains, hierarchies, relationships, legal entities, tax information, segmentation, and master data management. Working at the intersection of business strategy and data governance, you'll challenge existing processes, influence organizational direction, and establish standards that enable data-driven decision making across our global operations.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certifications from the Data Management Association (DAMA), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS), or equivalent
• Technology certifications in Informatica, Snowflake, or major ERP/procurement platforms

Responsibilities

• Strategic Data Domain Leadership 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
• Master Data Management Excellence Engage Business Stakeholders and MDM teams to define golden supplier records, data quality rules, survivorship logic, and system integrations
• Advance unified supplier data efforts to accelerate M&A integration
• Coordinate with Data Stewards on supplier onboarding and validation processes, business definitions, lineage documentation, and system mappings
• Support digital tool integration by ensuring consistent supplier data across source-to-pay platforms
• Enable contract effectiveness tracking through supplier-to-contract relationship mapping and spend attribution
• Data Quality & Analytics 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
• Business Partnership & Communication 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
• Risk Management & Compliance 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

Benefits

• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees