Supply Chain Purchasing Intern (June - August 2027)

Supply Chain Management Internship

nVent’s Supply Chain Management Internship will provide the opportunity to support a variety of facets of the supply management function, gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization. This is a 12-week full-time internship during summer 2027.

In this position, you will get to:

Analyze spend and perform detailed supply market analysis for Supply Chain Management team

Lead data harmonizing efforts

Create standard reporting templates

Develop and document common processes

Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations

Designs and develops specific supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand

Internship Details

Interns are paid $22 per hour

Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work

Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent

The Supply Chain Management Internship is based out of our Anoka, MN plant.

What You Will Experience in this Position:

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

You Have:

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering or operations management.

Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028

Ability to complete a 12-week full-time summer internship from June-August 2027

Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Excellent attention to detail and organization skills

Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization

Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change

Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools (Tableau, etc.)

Demonstrated leadership experience

Previous internship or related experience

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

Benefit Overview

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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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.