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.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for Supply? The NPI Sourcing Manager - New Product Development ensures program success by bridging the gap between new product development, supply chain category management operations, the customer and other cross functional departments.
We are looking for top talent in the Minneapolis, MN area to work in a hybrid model. This will allow you to be closely connected with the team with the flexibility to determine the schedule that works best for you!
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:Coordinate with category management teams to develop thorough market and competitive analysis through insight on new product development priorities and markets.
Consult in supplier negotiations leveraging program and product market intelligence, forecasts etc. Partner with category sourcing to ensure favorable sourcing agreements to support both NPI program and serial production
Develop and maintain close working relationships with cross functional business partners to ensure that business requirements are understood and translated into effective material category strategies
Coordinate with program and business leadership to develop metrics and ensure that "true north" objectives are measured and achieved
Participate in sourcing category long-range planning processes and the establishment of program supportive annual category objectives and strategies
Gain thorough understanding of business(es) product and technology roadmaps and proactively work with suppliers and commodity leaders to ensure the suppliers' capability and technology roadmaps and investments are well aligned to future needs
Ensure that category sourcing strategies are followed by new product development teams which includes analysis and review of customer requirements, product requirements, quality requirements, market conditions, supplier capabilities, the approved supplier list and category strategic plans
Facilitate appropriate stakeholder engagement and consensus on critical supplier selections
Coordinate resources for focused supplier lean initiatives, design for manufacturing (DFM) and risk management related to critical programs
Lead and coach strategic sourcing and purchasing activity from ideation phases through early prototype phases into serial production
Promote early supplier involvement in new product development teams to drive down costs, improve manufacturability of parts for suppliers and maintain highest quality of products. Provide forum for new potential and existing suppliers to share latest technologies with engineering and sourcing teams (lunch and learns)
Confer with trade associations, suppliers, professional and governmental agencies as appropriate to broaden knowledge of industry trends and development
Communicate and vet potential supplier additions with strategic commodity teams and leaders
Plan & mobilize resources of the supply chain management project team to fulfill program and project plans including: Category Management, Supplier Development/Supplier Quality, NPI Supply Specialists
Serve as single "Supply Chain" program point of contact for key account customers
Partner with Product Incubation teams on alignment of sourcing category SMEs
Partner with NPI Supply Specialists, Category Management, Product Management, Engineering etc. to Build and complete funnel building and ideation with for PPV, VAVE, and Other Margin Expansion opportunities
Serve as escalation point for all program related supplier issues
BS / BA degree in business or Supply Chain Management or a related field
Minimum of five years' experience in a relatively large purchasing operation
Passion for leading and developing people
Experience directly managing complex categories
Strong negotiation skills including experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work comfortably in ambiguity
Ability to travel a minimum of 10%
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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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