Job Description

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.
In this position, you will get to:
Competent knowledge of sourcing in-direct commodities for manufacturing industries, including:
Sheet metal
Electrical and electronics industry
Office spaces (IT/ITES)
Industry experience in annual rate contracts for:
Consumables
Maintenance spares and services
Admin and housekeeping (end-to-end including security, housekeeping, and others)
Civil works
Industrial works
Build-to-suit industrial solutions
Proven experience in negotiating high-value contracts, including:
Machinery and allied engineering services
High-value spend throughout nVent offices and manufacturing facilities in India
Adept in managing multi-site facilities with common contracts, KPIs, and SLAs from vendors
Knowledge of vendor base for the above commodities and ability to execute similar strategies nationwide
Robust analytical skills to:
Identify and utilize key data points in large data streams Implement data in day-to-day sourcing decisions
Develop and educate suppliers on performance measurements and continuous improvement principles consistent with nVent's Quality Leadership principles
Partner with Supplier Quality in the supplier selection process and participate in supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards
Responsible for negotiations to achieve the best possible cost service guarantee and develop "win-win" strategies for sustainable supplier relationships
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost analysis
Assist in implementing supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to agree on contract terms
Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to:
Proactively identify supply base issues
Minimize risk
Protect continuity of supply
Utilize emerging opportunities
Team player with the ability to coordinate with multiple departments across multiple sites for projects and regular requirements.
You have:

• Academic background in Commerce/Science, Masters in Business Management / Commerce
• Previous experience in or with 8 to 10 or more years work experience handling In-direct commodity in manufacturing industries preferable with multi-site.

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 .
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.
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