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. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: In this position, you will get to: The Supply Lead (Indirect) plays a pivotal role in ensuring cost effective services, contracts and CAPEX support in the indirect category and resolving supplier-related issues systematically for nVent Symtes Protection Campuses throughout India. This position requires expertise in Indirect, CAPEX and Services commodities in medium- to large-scale manufacturing industries. 1. Competent knowledge of Sourcing of In-direct commodity catering to Manufacturing Industries pertaining to Sheet Metal, Electrical and Electronics Industry and Office Spaces. (IT/ITES) 2. 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 and Build-to-suit Industrial solutions. 3. Proven experience in Negotiating high value contracts and also for Machinery and allied Engineering Services considering high value spend throughout nVent offices and manufacturing facilities of India. 4. Adept in managing multi-site facilities covering common contracts / KPIs/ SLAs from the vendors. 5. Knowledge of vendor base covering the above commodity and also be able to complete similar strategies throughout the country. 6. Robust Analytical skills to identify & apply key data points in large data stream and implement in day to day sourcing decisions. 7. Develop and educate suppliers to the performance measurements and principles of continuous improvement consistent with nVent's Quality Leadership principles. Partner with Supplier Quality in supplier selection process and participate in supplier audits if required to assure suppliers align with Quality Standards. 8. Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost service guarantee and develop strategies that achieve a great outcome for everyone and balanced relationships with suppliers 9. Evaluate supplier strengths and competitive positioning using industry cost models 10. Assist in implementing supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with multi-functional collaborators and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions 11. Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and apply emerging opportunities 12. Great teammate to co-ordinate with multiple departments across multiple sites for projects and regular requirements. YOU HAVE: • Academic background: University Graduate or equivalent experience • Previous experience in or with 8 to 10 or more years work experience handling In-direct commodity in manufacturing industries preferable with multi-site.