Job Description

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 & Polish: 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

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.

Monthly Gross Compensation Range:

zł9,583.30 - zł19,966.70 Per Month

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual or long-term incentives.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible employees that includes:

• Comprehensive Private Health Care (including dental coverage)

• Retirement Pension Plan for long-term financial security

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to share in company success

• 100% Funded Language Courses and subsidies for further studies

• Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate your achievements

• Christmas & Holiday contributions

• Canteen / Meal passes

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