Sourcing Manager

About the role

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, develop, and empower supply team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and individual growth. Own the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for indirect categories and key suppliers, fully aligned with overall business objectives. Apply AI-driven insights and digital tools to enhance sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and cost optimization decisions. Identify and implement AI and automation opportunities across sourcing processes to improve efficiency, governance, and category performance . Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations through a global search; agreements may range from tactical pricing to complex, long‑term strategic partnerships across indirect spend categories. Serve as the primary owner for building and managing strong supplier relationships. Actively manage the indirect supply base with cross‑functional engagement and support. Implement and execute procurement processes that deliver cost, service, and volume targets across indirect spend focused on Capital Machinery and Equipment. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing governance, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership within indirect categories. YOU HAVE: BS / BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, MBA preferred. 8-10 years of experience in a large, complex purchasing or procurement organization, with demonstrated success in indirect sourcing environments. Ability to apply AI and digital tools to enhance decision-making, sourcing strategy development, and supplier performance management. Fluency in English and Spanish language preferred, particularly for supplier engagement and collaboration in Mexico and global environments. IVALUA desirable experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, data basic pivot tables). Demonstrated ability to think strategically, influence cross‑functionally, and operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments. Strong negotiation skills, including experience negotiating multi‑million‑dollar contracts. Familiarity with categories such as MRO, CapEx and Facility services is a plus . Ability to travel a minimum of 10%. 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. 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 of