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 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. \#LI-Hybrid \#LI-SA1 At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.