nVent · 3 months ago
Supplier Development Engineer
Anoka MN, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, committed to ensuring a more secure world. The Supplier Development Engineer will engage with suppliers to support the development of safer systems, lead evaluations and performance improvement initiatives, and assist in maintaining ISO certifications.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Engage directly with a broad range of suppliers in multifaceted 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, coordinate 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 find 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
Assist with the maintenance of our ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System as it relates to Supply Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Supply Management, Business, or related field required
Ideally 5+ years of proven experience in Supply Management, Supplier Development, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or related experience
Ability to travel up to 30-40% domestically
Benefits
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.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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