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. This position will support our Trachte facility in Madison, WI. As a part of nVent, Trachte is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered metal buildings for industrial and commercial applications. Today, nVent connects and protects 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. Offering both prefabricated and on-site building capabilities, framed and frameless building construction types, and products ranging from build kits and modular units to fully engineered integrated buildings. The Purchasing Manager will lead and inspire the site buying team to work cross functionally to ensure our customers have a delightful experience! The manager will implement broader purchasing strategies and create competitive advantages. + Lead and inspire purchasing team members across growing and complex manufacturing sites + Partner closely with other site's buying teams to establish efficiencies of teams and processes + Establish and maintain close relationship with Supply Management teams to ensure supplier performance (on-time delivery and quality), Supplier Transitions, and Lean Processes to streamline Purchased Material processes + Maintain continuous knowledge and an understanding of company’s supplier product demands and production scheduling techniques, including identifying current and future demand requirements for assigned commodities + Analyze material requirements and inventory to ensure timely delivery and efficient inventory levels. Identify trends and areas for improvement + Identify, assess, and communicate supply disruption risks to site and functional leadership + Identify, develop, and implement improvements across the procure-to-pay process + Foster opportunities for career growth, progression, and personal development + Assess team member performance and establish individual goals that align with central initiatives of the organization. + Achieve targets for Cash, Stockouts, and other operational maintenance metrics + Maintain data integrity within the purchasing area of the business system, delivery dates, lead times, safety stocks, etc + Develop and implement purchasing strategy + Simplify, standardize and automate critical processes + Support continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and deployment of counter measures + Analyze current buying systems and continuously improve methods for day-to-day purchasing operations + Must be able to work on-site in Madison, WI 3 days a week + BS / BA degree in business or materials management preferred + 5+ years’ experience buying or purchasing, manufacturing setting preferred + Proficiency in building strong relationships with individuals at all levels within the organization and with internal/external suppliers and customers. + Experience with MRP and related system + APICS certification, 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 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. \#LI-TC1 \#LI-Hybrid At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.