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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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

+ Lead a team of buyer analysts across multiple US sites supporting Engineered Building Solutions.

+ Actively define, recommend, and deploy strategies to improve the procurement processes.

+ Drive key measures, including cash flow, inventory turns, stock-outs, and timely supplier delivery

+ Implement replenishment strategies and manage PFEP parameters to ensure component availability aligned with manufacturing schedules

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and cross functional teams.

+ Develop a positive work environment and create opportunities for career growth and personal development

+ Travel up to 25%

YOU HAVE:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ Advanced degree or supply chain certification (APICS CPIM, CSCP) preferred

+ 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or materials planning, with 3+ years leading teams

+ Hands-on experience as a buyer, planner or purchasing professional in a manufacturing environment.

+ Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and inventory optimization methodologies including PFEP

+ Strong analytical skills with proven ability to drive KPIs such as inventory turns, supplier OTD, stock-outs, and cash flow

+ Experience in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and contract management

+ Track record of implementing process improvements and procurement transformations

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 www.nvent.com .

+ 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. 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

+ Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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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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.