Category Leader Electrical

nVent

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 28, 2026

$76k - $110k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

(Further commodity expansion possible over time)

Key Responsibilities

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)

Requirements

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