Category Leader Electrical

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.

The Category Leader Electrical is responsible for the strategic and operational sourcing of defined Electrical commodity groups. The role carries regional responsibility with active contribution to global category teams and international sourcing projects.

Initial commodity focus:

Cable assemblies

Power supplies

Fans

Breakers

PDU

(Further commodity expansion possible over time)

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:

Procurement & Category Management:

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

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, Railway, Data Center, Telecom, MedTech, Automotive.

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:

English & Romanian: fluent and negotiation level

German: desirable, especially for collaboration with smaller suppliers

Additional languages are a plus

Education & Qualifications:

No strict formal education requirement

Suitable backgrounds include technical or commercial education with strong procurement experience, or a university degree (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Electrical 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

Strong team player in an international environment

Willingness to travel approximately 20%

ERP knowledge: M3 / SAP

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.

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.

Annual Gross Compensation Range:

lei148,000.00 - lei274,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as short 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 to eligible full-time employees.

What We Offer

Medical Subscription Program for convenient access to healthcare services Employee Stock Purchase Plan to share in company success Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate your achievements Gym Membership Discount for health and wellness support Transportation Benefits Meal Vouchers Easter & Christmas Vouchers Accident Insurance for added protection during outside field activities

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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