Logistics Commodity Manager
Logistics Commodity Manager
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Job Description
Vertis is hiring a Logistics Commodity Manager in Westerville OH. This person will be responsible for driving the identification and of category plans and strategic sourcing initiatives through their assigned categories of Americas Indirect and Logistics spend totaling $450M. This regional position will at times work with Global Procurement Indirect/Logistics team members in a matrixed environment. 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; Ocean transportation air transportation and parcel transportation.
- 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 crossfunctional 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 Job Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related area.
- Prefer a minimum of 5 years experience in procurement/sourcing/supply chain/logistics operations.
- CPSM CLTD CSCP PMP or equivalent certification(s) preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience sourcing negotiating and contracting for transportation services highly preferred
- Experience leading Logistics cost reduction or continuous improvement projects preferred
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- BS/BA in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- No Special Physical Requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- No Specific Environmental Demands Office and Manufacturing Facilities
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
- 10
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- HighPerformance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a CustomerFirst Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
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 missioncritical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 30000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv/Careers
Work Authorization
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 F1 H1 H2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
