POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for driving the identification and execution of category plans and strategic sourcing initiatives through their assigned categories of Indirect Americas with total regional Indirect spend at ~$500M/yr. Key to this role will be partnering effectively with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and align on a procurement plan to drive value for Vertiv. 

This role will primarily support the Americas region but is expected to work with global and regional teams as appropriate to share best practices and standardize global processes where applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Establishing, leading, and supporting cross functional category teams to develop and maintain Category Strategies within their assigned regional Indirect categories. 
• Is responsible for long term planning, strategy development, and support continuous improvement of assigned spend categories.
• Develops and implements sourcing, negotiating and contracting strategies to achieve the desired outcomes aligned with the Category Strategy for global indirect procurement categories.
• Directs cross-functional teams using analysis of historical spend data, market research and cost modeling to identify and leverage high value opportunities that deliver innovative and sustainable value, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation to the business.
• Establishes total landed cost model and/or Total Cost of Ownership Model for the category, in alignment with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates improvement in cost, cash flow, quality and risk related to assigned categories of Indirect spend
• Supports dotted line / matrixed global Indirect Procurement associates when collaboration is required.
• Provides leadership to key stakeholders throughout the company and builds relationships that facilitate the realization of delivering strategic and financial value.
• Manages the preferred supplier program with a “plan for every partner” to ensure business continuity, performance and best price.
• The Indirect Americas Category Manager will manage their assigned Indirect Categories as an owner. This will involve working closely with value stream partners to improve performance and cost. Done well, this work will reduce the friction felt by customers and make Vertiv “easier to do business with”.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in Indirect supply chain/operations.
• CPSM, CLTD, CSCP, PMP, or equivalent certification(s) 
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for Indirect services 
• Experience leading Indirect cost reduction or continuous improvement projects 
• English language skills required

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

• 10%

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.