Sourcing Manager- Data Center Solutions

nVent • Anoka, MN

6d • $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

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity across assigned categories.
• Handle strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations to achieve cost savings, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing activities with business needs.
• Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks through proactive planning, performance monitoring, and contingency strategies.
• Drive supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, contract management, and capacity planning activities to ensure long-term supply reliability and scalability.
• Foster strong supplier partnerships that promote collaboration, innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Use data, analytics, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and evaluate supplier capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Company match for 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver leave
• Personal leave
• Parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal protection
• Identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

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