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Join Our Team at nVent

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.

nVent is growing, and we want you to be a part of it! We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Blaine, MN, to support our expanding Data Solutions business. We are looking for hardworking individuals like you to join our dynamic team. Be part of our journey to shape the future and grow with us!

What You Will Experience In This Position :

Purchase material to support operations based on standard and nonstandard demand.

Resolve errors on purchase orders as the need arises.

Investigate and resolve root cause nonconformance material.

Review and address past due, stock outs and expediting orders in a timely manner.

Supervise price increases and communicate changes as necessary to Supply Management.

Review safety stock levels and adjust based on historical or forecasted demand.

Work closely with Supply Management to lead all aspects of the global supply management process.

Work with Materials team on component changes that affect primary location size and PFEP integrity.

This position is based in Blaine, MN, and our new facility will open in early 2026. Upon hire, onboarding and training will be held at our facility in Anoka, MN until the Blaine facility opens.

You Have :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field is required.

2+ years of experience in a supply chain function such as purchasing, sourcing, planning, or inventory control is required.

Knowledge of MRP and / or related systems.

Shown ability to communicate written and orally, collaborate and interact professionally with all levels in an organization.

Demonstrated analytical skills to support problem solving and decision making.

Proven experience in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.

Demonstrated project management skills to develop plans, meet deadlines, coordinate work groups and balance multiple demands.

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.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work.

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

Benefits to support the lives of our employees.

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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.