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.
nVent HOFFMAN is a leading designer and manufacturer of systems to safely and reliably protect the electronic controls and mission critical electrical systems in industrial, data communications, commercial construction and government applications.
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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Engage directly with a broad range of suppliers in varied product categories supporting nVent's mission to develop safer systems to protect critical customer equipment
Lead onsite evaluations of supplier operations from design control to raw materials through production and all supporting activities to delivery
Support global sourcing initiatives teaming with sourcing category leaders on supplier assessments, supplier transitions and supplier/product qualification
Evaluate and improve supplier capability to support new nVent products and programs
Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives, conduct supplier performance evaluations, administer supplier scorecards and participate in supplier business reviews
Monitor supplier performance to identify high impact areas of opportunity to drive supply base performance
Partner with sourcing category leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, improved quality, better lead times, higher delivery performance, and cost reduction
Conduct risk analysis and implement actions to mitigate, avoid, etc. and develop recovery plans with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and rapid recovery when issues occur
Serve as escalation point for resolution of chronic supplier performance issues working with internal functions and suppliers to implement action plans to resolve issues and track efforts to completion
Assist with the maintenance of our ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System as it relates to Supply Management
YOU HAVE:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Supply Management or related field an asset.
Ideally 5+ years of experience in Supply Management, Supplier Development, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or related experience.
Ability to effectively partner with parallel functions to drive projects.
Ability to communicate at all levels in supplier and internal organizations.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
WE HAVE:
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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