Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success \xe2\x80\x93 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

Reporting to the Supply Manager - India, you will become part of a growing category team responsible for the oversight of nVent direct material spend. You will oversee and manage the direct material categories to develop and deploy category strategy for the India region to drive optimal cost and conditions (commercial, quality, delivery). This position is responsible for executing commodity strategies that will drive high impact initiatives across direct category spend resulting in improved sourcing efficiencies impacting availability, inventory reduction and material productivity. This position will also support nVent Supplier In Region and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Your area of \xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bresponsibility:

Responsible for all aspects of direct material sourcing

Develop best class category sourcing strategy that delivers on established financial targets in alignment with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) goals through mitigating Inflation, improving cost productivity and maintaining supply availability.

Develop, execute and manage supplier contracts

Preferred supplier recommendation based on total cost analysis

Develop deep market / cost-driver expertise for category leadership

Develop and deploy In-Region and Supplier Resilience strategies

Track, monitor and review sourcing projects.

Generate MIS reports on Savings and Spend analysis.

Report and manage supplier performance metrics \xe2\x80\x93 OTD, Quality etc. in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Planning, Quality and Product Management.

Lead quarterly supplier performance reviews

Work with procurement and quality to solve supplier delivery or quality problems

Establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of direct sourcing policies and initiatives.

Develop and execute project funnels resulting with YoY direct category spend cost reduction

Review opportunities between sites and regions to synergize and consolidate direct category spend

Reports to Supply Manager - India.

YOU HAVE:

Bachelors Degree in Related Field (Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Engineering).

3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain related field

Team player with negotiation skills, assertiveness and initiative as well as good communication skills

Analytical, goal and solution-oriented

Resilience and flexibility

Willingness to travel (25%)

Prior experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or related fields.

Financial acumen

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 connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We\xe2\x80\x99re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
• We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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