Commodity Lead - Metals

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 and partner in strategic projects focused on direct commodities (specifically Metal/steel) across our global locations.
• Align with the global and local commodity teams to select suppliers and leverage negotiated agreements.
• Support cost management initiatives by tracking and addressing blocking issues related to costs.
• Coordinate and resolve issues regarding existing and new suppliers.
• Harmonize with customers and internal partners to ensure that all requirements are being met
• Designs and develops specific supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related degree.
• 5+ years' experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Operations preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluent and professional English level.
• Proficient Office.
• Project management skills to develop plans with action steps and timetables, meet deadlines, coordinate cross functional teams, and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellence in analytical, fact-based problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships at all levels both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.)
• Open to domestic and international travel.

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

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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