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.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Analyze and monitor international supply markets, including supplier, technology, cost, and risk developments
Develop and implement regional category strategies aligned with global sourcing initiatives
Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers, including implementation of second source strategies
Independently prepare and conduct price, contract, and framework agreement negotiations with national and international suppliers
Drive cost management initiatives and identify sustainable cost reduction opportunities
Manage supply risks and bottlenecks for assigned product groups
Work closely with Engineering and Operations on technical clarifications, supplier decisions, and cross functional projects
Contribute to global sourcing projects and cross regional procurement initiatives
Support and accompany supplier audits (quality, processes, performance)
YOU HAVE:
5 plus years of experience in strategic or technical procurement, ideally within the commodities in the headline
Experience at Professional or Senior Category Leader level
Strong background in supplier selection and development, price and contract negotiations, cost and value analysis, and international supplier management
Ability to read, understand, and evaluate BOMs, technical drawings, and specifications
Proven experience working closely with Engineering and technical departments
Confidence in technical discussions with suppliers by support from Engineering
Independent handling of international supplier negotiations
Confident interaction with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to moderate between different interests while remaining assertive and result oriented
English & Romanian: fluent and negotiation level (required)
German: desirable, especially for collaboration with smaller suppliers
Additional languages are a plus
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
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.
Skills Required
- 5 plus years of experience in strategic or technical procurement
- Strong background in supplier selection and development
- Ability to read and understand BOMs and technical drawings
- English & Romanian: fluent and negotiation level
- German: desirable for collaboration with smaller suppliers
nVent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about nVent and has not been reviewed or approved by nVent.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears well-developed, including a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match administered through Fidelity. Stock ownership opportunities are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a matching contribution.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans, and mental health resources. Additional protection benefits like disability and life/AD&D coverage are also included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include vacation, separate sick time for hourly employees, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time. Paid parental leave is available for up to six weeks within the first 12 months to bond with a new child.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
At nVent, our employees bring bold ideas, are authentic and build the future of a more sustainable and electrified world. Promoting a culture of inclusion is a cornerstone of our strategy and is woven throughout our organization. We believe that diverse perspectives are key to our company’s ability to innovate for our customers and grow.
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