Supplier Experience 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.

The Supplier Experience Manager will be responsible for leading initiatives to enhance the supplier experience across the procurement lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with various departments to implement best-in-class practices, digitize workflows, and improve supplier management processes.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve supplier experience and ease of doing business.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement supplier experience initiatives, including sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier management.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and customer service departments to ensure seamless integration of supplier experience programs.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement.
• Lead supplier onboarding processes and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and joint category reviews to foster strong supplier relationships.
• Utilize digital tools and platforms to streamline supplier interactions and improve data completeness.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related role.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. PMP or other project management certification preferred.
• Progressive experience deploying and administering change management tools and practices across an organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for supplier management.
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with iValua or similar supplier collaboration platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of best-in-class category management practices preferred.
• Familiarity with spend analytics and data-driven decision-making preferred.

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

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

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.