Sourcing Manager II - New Product Development

nVent•Anoka, MN

7d•$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.

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 directly managing complex categories.
Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and adapt to a high growth environment.
Ability to travel a minimum of 10%.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing for new product launches, including supplier selection, cost modeling, and capacity planning.
Develop strategies that optimize speed to market, total value, and long-term scalability.
Promote early supplier involvement to improve design for manufacturability (DFM), cost, and quality.
Drive alignment across Engineering, Category, and Operations to ensure clear priorities, ownership, and timely decisions.
Translate business and product requirements into effective material and supplier strategies.
Establish and handle strategic supplier partnerships, shifting from transactional sourcing to proactive collaboration.
Lead complex negotiations balancing cost, capacity, risk, and long-term partnership value.
Oversee supplier performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage NPD sourcing timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget execution.
Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning and supplier engagement.
Lead supplier lean initiatives and risk management for critical programs.
Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify risks, and guide cost and schedule decisions.
Build industry knowledge through supplier engagement, site visits, and market analysis.
Integrate supplier and industry innovation into sourcing strategies to drive competitive advantage.
Lead and develop a high-performing NPD Supply team through clear role definition, coaching, and empowerment.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.