nVent is looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance their success and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
Requirements
- Experience directly managing complex categories.
- Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work comfortably in ambiguity.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with category management teams to develop detailed market and competitive analysis through insight on new product development priorities and markets.
- Consult in supplier negotiations bringing to bear program and product market intelligence, forecasts, etc. Partner with category sourcing to ensure favorable sourcing agreements to support both NPI program and serial production.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with cross-functional business partners to ensure that business requirements are understood and translated into effective material category strategies.
- Coordinate with program and business leadership to develop metrics and ensure that “true north” objectives are measured and achieved.
- Participate in sourcing category long-range planning processes and establish program encouraging annual category objectives and strategies.
- Ensure that category sourcing strategies are followed by new product development teams, including analysis and review of customer requirements, product requirements, quality requirements, market conditions, supplier capabilities, the approved supplier list, and category strategic plans.
- Coordinate resources for focused supplier lean initiatives, design for manufacturing (DFM), and risk management related to critical programs.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in business or Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in a relatively large supply chain organization required.
- Passion for leading and developing people.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 10%.
- Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable, Dedicated to absolute integrity, Focused on the customer first, Respectful and team oriented, Optimistic and energizing, Accountable for performance
