Sourcing Analyst

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:

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories in alignment with business objectives.

• Use digital and AI tools to improve data quality, generate insights, and automate routine sourcing and reporting activities

• Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, analytics platforms) to accelerate spend analysis, supplier research, and sourcing decision support.

• Manage and coordinate the supplier onboarding process, ensuring requirements related to compliance, documentation, and system readiness are completed in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Assist in supplier identification, evaluation, and selection activities, including preparing comparison analyses and documentation.

• Support contract development and negotiation preparation, including pricing analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance tracking.

• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, operations, and supply management team members to support sourcing initiatives.

• Assist with reporting, presentations, and metrics used to track cost, service, and volume performance across indirect categories.

YOU HAVE:

• BS / BA degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• +2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related business function.

• Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot or similar) to analyze data, generate insights, and support business decisions.

• Fluency in English and Spanish language preferred, particularly for supplier engagement and collaboration in Mexico and global environments.

• IVALUA desirable experience.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to organize, interpret, and present data effectively.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, data basic pivot tables).

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP or procurement systems is a plus.

• Interest in learning sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations, and category management.

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.

• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nVent.com. 

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.

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

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• 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.