Sourcing Manager II - Electrical & Electronics

nVent • Saint Louis Park, MN

2d • $105,000 - $195,000 • 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. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Commodity Managers responsible for Electrical and Electronics sourcing strategy across the organization. You will drive sourcing initiatives that support both current production and New Product Development (NPD), ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical requirements, and product roadmaps. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to influence supply decisions early in the product lifecycle. You will coordinate market intelligence and competitive analysis to proactively identify supplier trends, risks, and opportunities within the global E&E landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization is preferred.
• Passion for leading and developing people.
• Experience leading complex categories, preferably Electrical and Electronics.
• Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work comfortably in ambiguity.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, global environment driving results through influence and collaboration.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 15%.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement long-term sourcing strategies for key electrical and electronic components (e.g., PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, cable assemblies).
• Lead cost optimization initiatives, including value engineering and supplier negotiations, to achieve measurable savings.
• Drive strategic decisions on sourcing models, including purchasing directly from OEMs versus through distribution channels to optimize cost, availability, and inventory strategies.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation, quality, and supply continuity.
• Guide supplier selection, qualification, and performance management processes.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and improve sourcing excellence through best practices, tools, and data-driven insights.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking.

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