Platform Analyst

nVent; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Platform Procurement Specialist to coordinate and configure core procurement systems such as Ivalua and related S2C tools. You will act as the subject-matter expert for functionality, reporting, and best practices, supporting users and prioritizing platform improvements.

You will lead UAT, develop test scripts, and manage releases, with strong focus on data quality, integrations, and end-user training across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 1–3+ years of hands-on procurement, supplier management, or S2C platform experience.
• Experience configuring/administrating Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa or similar S2C tool.
• Experience in support ticket management and release testing/UAT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and configure core procurement platforms across Ivalua and related tools.
• Lead user acceptance testing and release readiness; build test scripts.
• Provide Tier 2-3 support and resolve platform issues with root-cause analysis.
• Monitor data loads, ETL routines, and data integrity across systems.
• Develop standard work, dashboards, and end-user guides; train platform champions.

Skills

Workflow logic

Security roles

Data import/export

Integrations

ETL processes

SQL

Excel/Power Query

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Documentation

End-user training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT related field

Tools

Ivalua

SAP Ariba

Coupa

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

Coordinate and configure core procurement platforms, including user roles, permissions, security, approval workflows, and system settings across Ivalua and adjacent source-to-contract tools. Complete approved configuration and access changes in line with governance standards. Serve as the platform subject matter expert on functionality, reporting, analytics, and leading practices. Support customers in gaining maximum benefit from the tools and help prioritize improvements. Identify and transform business requirements into system updates and process refinements that advance quality, delivery, cost, and the end‑user experience. Lead user acceptance testing and release readiness. Build and complete test scripts, validate releases and upgrades, publish release notes to certified standards, and provide hyper‑care support with the Platform Project Lead. Deliver Tier 2-3 support by managing the support ticket queue, troubleshooting and resolving platform issues, and escalating policy, build, or integration concerns to the Platform Manager with clear root-cause analysis. Monitor integrations, data loads, and data quality. Implement data extracts and ETL routines, track interfaces between procurement platforms and ERP/master data systems, and partner with Data Analytics, MDM/sMDM, and Supplier Experience to maintain supplier and contract data integrity. Support e‑sourcing execution, including event setup, supplier invitations, bid structures, event monitoring, and supplier onboarding/data loads for the Global Sourcing team. Develop standard work, dashboards, training, and documentation. Create end‑user guides and standard operating procedures, provide training to platform champions and end users, and analyze platform adoption and usage to identify improvement opportunities.

You Have

Academic background in: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.

Previous experience in or with: 1‑3+ years of hands‑on procurement, supplier management, or source‑to‑contract platform experience; configuration or administration of Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or a comparable S2C tool; and support ticket management and release testing/UAT.

Skills

Workflow logic, security roles, data import/export, integrations, ETL processes, SQL, Excel/Power Query, and basic Power BI; strong analytical and documentation rigor; and the ability to translate technical details into clear business language and deliver end‑user training.

Additional Capabilities

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple concurrent priorities, with a customer service orientation, attention to detail, curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration across global, cross‑functional teams.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.