Sourcing Manager II - New Product Development

Responsibilities New Product Launch & Sourcing Strategy – 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. Cross‑Functional Leadership – 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. Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management – Establish and manage 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. Program Execution & Risk Management – 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. Data‑Driven Decision Making – Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify risks, and guide cost and schedule decisions. Market Intelligence & Innovation – Build industry knowledge through supplier engagement, site visits, and market analysis. Integrate supplier and industry innovation into sourcing strategies to drive competitive advantage. Team Leadership & Development – 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in a large supply chain organization. Proven record of 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. Willingness to travel a minimum of 10%. Benefits Competitive salary range: $105,000 – $195,000, with eligibility for annual incentives. Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts. Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical‑illness and accident insurance, and life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan. Tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, backup care services, paid time off (including volunteer time), well‑being programs, and legal & identity theft protection. Equal Employment Opportunity nVent is committed to equal employment opportunity to all persons irrespective 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, public‑assistance status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr