Supplier Development Manager

nVent; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to lead development, qualification and capability enhancement across Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics commodities including Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machining and PCBAs. You will drive localization, dual sourcing and India-for-India/India-for-Global initiatives to support growth and resilience.

You will own supplier quality performance, drive improvements in defects, CAPA, and PPAP readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a technical discipline.
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• MBA preferred for leadership roles.
• Experience in supplier development and quality across mechanical, electrical and electronics.
• Experience with NPI/NPD, localization and supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development and qualification across multiple commodities.
• Drive PPAP, FAI, APQP and production launch readiness.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and mitigate.

Skills

New Parts Development

Project Management

Localization

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 9001-2015

IPC610

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Operations Management

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

Tools

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Machining

Welding

Extrusions

Surface Treatment

Wiring Harness

PCBAs

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.

Lead supplier development, qualification, and capability enhancement across Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics commodity portfolios covering Metal Shapes, Fabrication, Special Process, Machining, Casting, PCBA, Wiring Harness and Data Solutions.

Drive part development, localization, dual sourcing, and India-for-India / India-for-Global initiatives to support business growth and supply resilience. Lead supplier readiness for NPI/NPD projects, ensuring successful PPAP, FAI, APQP, and production launch execution. Establish and execute supplier audit, qualification, and compliance programs aligned with global quality and regulatory requirements.

Own supplier quality performance, driving improvements in PPM, SCAR closure, COPQ reduction, warranty performance, and corrective actions. Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans to ensure capacity readiness, business continuity, and uninterrupted supply. Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, and Global Commodity teams to support strategic sourcing and development objectives. Lead, coach, and develop Supplier Development Engineers while building organizational capability in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and project execution Possess strong expertise in enclosure industry manufacturing processes, including Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Extrusions, Surface Treatment (Powder Coating, Plating), Wiring Harnesses, PCBAs, and Electromechanical Assemblies, enabling effective supplier development, process validation, quality improvement, and new product industrialization Serve as the Project Owner for strategic supplier development, localization, and NPI initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, risks are proactively managed, and all qualification requirements are completed to enable seamless transition into serial production.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• 15 years of progressive experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, NPI/NPD, or Supply Chain within manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier development activities across Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics commodities in Enclosures, Data Solutions, Power, or Engineering industries.
• Proven success in localization, supplier qualification, NPI/NPD execution, supplier quality improvement, and supply base expansion.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, global supply chains, and cross-functional project teams.
• Prior experience leading and developing Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Technical teams.

Skills

• Knowledge on New Parts Development, Project Management and Localization Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt as an added advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015, IPC610 & IPC/WHMA-A-620 Training/Certification i Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / Certified Auditor IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification PMP or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.

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.

The Supplier Development Manager is responsible for leading supplier development, supplier quality, localization, and NPI/NPD execution across Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics commodities. The role drives supplier capability, quality, capacity, and risk management to support business growth, product launches, and supply continuity. Partnering with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams, the position develops a world-class supply base supporting both India and global business requirements.

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.