Sourcing Lead

Responsibilities Lead sourcing workstreams across both New Product Development (NPD) and cost‑reduction initiatives in existing production programs. Operate within nVent’s Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) division, a rapidly growing business formed through recent acquisitions. Challenge and optimize existing sourcing strategies by partnering with buyers, planners, site teams and suppliers to identify and implement savings opportunities. Operate effectively in a decentralized environment without direct authority, using influence and collaboration to drive alignment and execution. Act as a bridge between Enterprise Category Sourcing strategies and site‑level execution, ensuring consistent communication and adoption across locations. Build strong relationships with site teams to gain access to critical information, validate assumptions, and uncover improvement opportunities. Lead supplier negotiations, cost‑out initiatives, and re‑sourcing efforts aligned with business objectives. Develop tracking tools, establish reporting cadence, and build communication frameworks to drive visibility and accountability. Identify and implement synergy opportunities across sites, suppliers, and legacy organizations resulting from integration efforts. Operate in a fast‑paced, evolving post‑acquisition environment, balancing execution with process development. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Proven ability to influence without authority and drive results in cross‑functional, decentralized organizations. Strong ownership mentality with the ability to lead initiatives independently in ambiguous and evolving environments. Experience working on both new product sourcing and cost‑reduction initiatives in production environments. Demonstrated ability to challenge status‑quo decisions and implement improvements through collaboration. Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage buyers, planners, operations, engineering, and suppliers effectively. Ability to operate effectively with evolving data, leveraging networks and sound judgment to gather insights and inform decisions. Solid negotiation and cost‑analysis skills with a focus on delivering measurable results. Strong project management capability, including prioritization across competing demands and shifting priorities. Adaptable in dynamic environments with shifting priorities, organizational complexity, and developing processes. Ability to travel 10‑30% domestically. Benefits Competitive compensation: $76,000.00 – $141,100.00 base salary plus potential annual incentives. Health, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts. Short‑term and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan. Supplemental benefits include tuition reimbursement, caregiver support, personal and parental leave, backup care services, paid time off (including volunteer time), well‑being program, and legal & identity theft protection. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. EEO Statement We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr