Supply Development Manager

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:

In this position, you will get to:

• Coordinate global Supplier Development and Value Engineering standards and practices representing the North American supplier SD/VE functions
• Develop and implement processes for measurement and evaluation of supplier performance and risk. Utilize performance metrics for all areas of direct responsibility to maintain alignment of team performance and company goals.
• Collaborate with Product Management/Program Management teams to establish cost reduction roadmaps and priorities
• Develop and implement Supplier Development and Value Engineering best practices in collaboration with nVent Electrical Sourcing Managers, Quality Leaders, Lean Managers, Engineering and other cross-functional team members to ensure our ability to source product on time, with high quality and at the best cost
• Develop and implement best practices in ongoing supplier evaluations via onsite and remote assessment of existing supplier processes, capacity, capability, management systems, engineering, supply management and other processes
• Participate in and lead escalated supplier qualification, conduct supplier performance reviews, diagnose systemic performance issues, coordinate improvement activities inclusive of Kaizen events and monitoring activities, administer supplier scorecards and participate in supplier business reviews

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Management, Quality, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or other related field or a Bachelor's degree with appropriate Supplier Development experience
• Master's degree preferred
• 5 years of related experience in either Supplier Development, Supply Management, or other area of expertise with direct supplier engagement
• Knowledge of Supplier Development methodologies
• Developed skills in negotiation and conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • We are a $2 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 8,800 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

• 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

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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.