Head of Procurement (Virtual Position)

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. As a Purchasing Supervisor at nVent Management Company, you will begin a highly fulfilling role where your work directly supports flawless inventory management and outstanding customer happiness. You will guide a team of buyer analysts who support our Data Solutions business. You will ensure procurement processes are followed closely and improved over time. Lead a group of buyer analysts supporting the Data Solutions business Manage the availability of inventory to satisfy production and customer needs Identify, develop, and implement improvements across the procure-to-pay process Maintain data integrity of safety stocks, purchase order dates, lead times, and other key ERP fields Conduct and facilitate cross-functional meetings to address supply disruptions Own safety stock levels and update ERP from the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) tool Drive benchmarks for Cash, Stockouts, and other operational metrics Identify, assess, and communicate supply disruption risks to leadership and collaborators Evaluate team member performance and align individual goals with organizational central initiatives Be onsite - remote work is an available option when necessary but will be the exception YOU HAVE: Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years’ experience in a materials leadership role, preferred 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferred 1+ years of supervisory experience, preferred WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees 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. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth. #LI-ONSITE #LI-JH1 At nVent, 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.