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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.
TheGlobalMetalsSupplyManagerroledirectlyimpactsnVent'sfinancial performance by developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for the Global Metals categories includingCarbon Steel,Copperand Aluminum. Youwillbe instrumental in supporting our growth plans and achieving crucial cost savings and supplier performance targets. As a key member of the Supply Chain and Operations team, you will drive sourcing strategies throughthoroughmarket research, proactive risk mitigation, supplier quality initiatives, and supplier development programs. You will build, manage, and enhance critical strategic sourcing partnerships that support longterm businessobjectives. This role collaborates closely with regional sourcing teams and crossfunctional partners across supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, marketing, and finance. You will serve as the subject matter expert forglobalmetals categories, leading or supporting complex, crossfunctional initiatives that advance manufacturing performance, materials management, and customer fulfillment. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:
- Identifymarket and industrytrends tosupport and develop commodity lock strategiesin accordance withnVentlockpolicy.
- Establish andmaintaina robust and reliable global supply base to ensure thetimelyprocurement of goods and commodities.
- Implement and manage long-term supplier agreements that deliver best-in-class quality, on-time delivery, terms, andoptimaltotal cost.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve year-over-year company financialobjectives, providing recommendations for alternate suppliers, designs, and materials to drive cost reductions.
- Generate and meticulously analyze quotations and bids, championing the use of cost breakdown analyses to enhance negotiation strategies.
- Rigorously evaluate existing and potential suppliers based on their technical/manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, cost competitiveness, and responsiveness.
- Monitor global commodity indexes and macro-environment trends to ensure an uninterrupted flow of product at current or improved costs.
- Proactively research and qualify alternate sources of supply, coordinating the selection and qualification process.
- Collaborate closely with New Product Development, Quality, and Engineering to assess and ensure robust supplier capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliersutilizingmethodologies such asVA/VE,KaizenandVMI/ Stocking Agreements.
- Initiate and manage all necessary correspondence and direct contact toexpeditepurchased goods, revise purchase orders, effect cancellations, improve terms, resolve rejectedgoodsand rework costs, adjust invoice discrepancies, and rectify other related issues.
- Meet ambitious timelines and performanceobjectivesby consistently driving task completion.
YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations or Finance required.
- Ideally 10+ years of experience sourcing carbon steel, copper and aluminum metals.
- Ideally 2+ years of leading and mentoring others within the industry.
- Knowledge ofcarbonsteel,copper andaluminum cost drivers andcommoditymarketintelligence.
- Proven experience inestablishingand maintaining strong business relationships with suppliers to achieve organizational goals, with expertise incontract development and advanced negotiation techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, material and production control, material specifications, and lean manufacturing/continuous improvement principles.
- A resourceful and proactive approach to make decisions andtake action to preventmaterial shortages or losses, staying abreast of market trends, alternative processes,new technologies, and costs.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exceptional oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and globally, with flexibility to accommodate differing time zones.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% both to domestic locations in the U.S. and international locations in Mexico, India, or Europe as well.
WE HAVE:
Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. 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.
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life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
Mar 25, 2026