Sourcing Lead - New Product Development

nVent • Anoka, MN

2d • $76,000 - $141,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on New Product Development across North America locations. Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements. Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality. Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration with customers and internal partners. Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement, or Operations is preferred.
• Strong project management skills to develop action plans, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to effectively meet and exceed business objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.).
• Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem-solving.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and supplier performance assessment.
• Ability to travel 10-30%, both domestic and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and partner in strategic projects focused on New Product Development across North America locations.
• Align with global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements.
• Support cost management initiatives, focusing on cost reduction, working capital optimization, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers, ensuring all requirements are met through collaboration with customers and internal partners.
• Design and develop supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level