Supply Lead - Indirect

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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Skills Required

Managing multi-site facilities, Negotiating high-value contracts, Sourcing in-direct commodities, Industry cost analysis