Global Category Manager - 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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• A high degree of autonomy in providing essential supply-base control services to our internal Digital and Marketing business functions
• Develop and lead global indirect sourcing strategies across nVent for Digital and Marketing categories.
• Collaborate with key functional leadership to develop critical business initiatives intended to improve spend leverage and cost efficiency, improve service levels, and develop a world-class supply base.
• Build relationships with key partners (Executive Leadership and VP's) to coordinate and collaborate divining key sourcing initiatives and leading supplier relationships
• Develop a standard methodology approach to manage key categories, including: define regional and global supply landscape, drive category knowledge management and information sharing, understand key cost drivers and develop mitigating strategies, and lead strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Drive sustainable year over year cost, cash flow and service level improvements
• Negotiate and lead major contract negotiations as well as monitor contract compliance and optimize contractual obligations
• Complete Delegation of Authority (DoA) approvals for contracts and ensure accurate cross-functional review is incorporated into each contract
• Complete supplier record administration tasks including adds, changes, compliance screening in accordance with accounts payable policies

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain
• 3+ years of supply management, preferably with a focus on indirect spend or a strong background in leading IT applications and services
• Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and software licensing preferred
• Skills in; Rollout and management of global programs and services. Knowledge of relevant category markets and key cost drivers. Analytical and financial competence. Technical knowledge of sourcing and spend management tools
• Abilities to travel domestically and internationally to nVent facilities and suppliers as the need arises

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

• We are a $2.5 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,500+ people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers.

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

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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.