Commodity Manager / Supply Engineer

YOU HAVE:

• Procurement & Category Management:

• Several years of experience in strategic or technical procurement, ideally within Electrical / Mechanical
• 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

• Technical Competence:

• 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, supported by Engineering
• Industry Exposure:

• Experience in multiple of the following industries is an advantage: Industrial, Electrical power distribution, Railway, Data Center, Telecom

• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management:

• 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
• Close cooperation especially with Engineering and Operations / Supply Chain

• Language Skills:

• French / English: fluent and negotiation level

• Education & Qualifications:

• MS/Engineering Mechanical , Electrical or Master's Degree in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement are preferred
• Suitable backgrounds include technical or commercial education with strong procurement experience, or a university degree (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Business Administration)
• Practical experience and competence are more important than formal qualifications

• Personal Profile:

• Strong analytical and structured working style
• High level of ownership and hands-on mentality
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to bridge technical and commercial topics
• Agility to support company organization changes
• stress resistant and like to be flexible
• Strong team player in an international organized Company
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%
• ERP knowledge: M3 / SAP

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance.

This role is categorized as an F11.

Annual Gross Compensation Range:

EUR 50,000.00 – 70,000.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as short or long-term incentives, which are discretionary and governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.  Remuneration terms are also subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in force at the employer (nVent) level.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs to eligible full-time employees.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Care (including vision and dental coverage)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to share in company success
• Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate your achievements
• Subsidized on-site Canteen
• Transportation Allowance
• Profit Sharing Program
• Social Advantages from Works Council

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.

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