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:
This position is responsible for planning, leading and coordinating the activities of supplying all part numbers in the company. Ability to lead a significant team effort, energize associates, also is responsible for resolving strategics to assure the correct supply and control of materials to reach the nVent goals.
Supervise daily purchasing operations and ensure compliance with company policies, supplier lean development, quality and delivery performance.
Provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met.
Drive and implement Inventory strategies, cost effective customer service using Plan for Every Part (PFEP) strategy.
Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
Remove obstacles for team members to ensure business goals are met.
Create development plans for team members to enable a culture of high performance.
Be highly clear to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
Directly supervise employees including training, work direction, performance management and payroll.
YOU HAVE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering.
Minimum 5 years experience working in Supply Chain.
At least 3 years experience in Purchasing.
Experience handling, leading or supervising others highly preferred.
Full professional fluency in English is required for this position, as it involves frequent communication with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Efficiently operate computer programs including Microsoft Office and ERP System (JD Edwards preferred).
Proficient in Excel.
Inventory Management (Plan For Every Part).
Clearly demonstrate understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Employee Management including conflict resolution, coaching, training, recognition and engagement.
Change Management with the knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods, along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment.
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
At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
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
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
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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