Category Leader Electronics

nVent; Dzierżoniów; Hybrid; PLN 107,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Language courses

Rewards & recognition

Meal subsidies

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Category Leader Electronics to lead strategic and operational sourcing for defined Electronics commodity groups with regional and global collaboration. The role includes supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization in a multinational setting.

You will work with Engineering and Operations on technical clarifications, contribute to cross-regional projects, and travel ~20% to support audits and supplier visits.

Qualifications

• No strict formal education requirement.
• Background include technical or commercial education with strong procurement experience, or a university degree.
• Practical experience and competence are more important than formal qualifications.

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).

Skills

Category management

Supplier development

International sourcing

BOM reading

Negotiation

Engineering liaison

Travel readiness

ERP SAP

Education

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

M3 / SAP

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.

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

Initialcommodityfocus:

• Connectors
• PCB’s
• PCBA’s
• Active Components
• Passive Components

(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 & Polish: fluent and negotiation level (mandatory)
  • 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% (mandatory)
  • 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

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• 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.

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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