Senior Strategic Procurement Lead

Vertiv is hiring a Senior Strategic Procurement Lead in Westerville OH who will help set then execute key initiatives supporting overall Procurement strategy Cost down and continuous improvementin coordination with Americas Commodity Teams.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for developing and executing the annual procurement strategy for the region. Including close collaboration with key stakeholders monitoring plan versus actual performance and ensuring the team addresses any gaps effectively.
• Americas Cost Reduction Leader responsible for developing and executing strategies to achieve cost savings across the region. This role involves managing a team driving cost optimization initiatives collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Lead Procurement Team in preparation and of internal and 3^rd party Quality system audits.
• The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Develop the continuous improvement capabilities within Americas Procurement Team and lead continuous improvement projects per Vertiv Operating standards processes and methods.
• Lead and help coach leaders to integrate Procurement operations and functions end to end and drive improvement to reduce costs and pervade standardized process and training amongst our team members.
• Establish and manage relationships across functional regional and business units to implement endtoend procurement strategies based on business plans and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead develop and implement the yearly procurement strategy planning and schedule for the Americas region.
  • Monitor and analyze plan versus actual performance identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
  • Lead efforts to close performance gaps ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive procurement initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates and reports on procurement performance to senior leadership.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements and risk mitigation within the procurement function.
• Manage and mentor a team leading cost reduction initiative fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability.
  • Track monitor and report on cost reduction performance ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Provide monthly updates and reports on procurement performance to senior leadership.
  • Ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence.
  • Partner with the regional Continuous Improvement leaders to develop and deploy strategies. Accountable to the rhythm and rigor.
• Lead the Americas Procurement Continuous Improvement process by developing and revising standard work procedures as well as preparing for and executing internal and thirdparty Quality System audits.
  • Accountable for the administration and of policies and procedures.
  • Preparing for and execute internal and thirdparty Quality System audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent of 10 plus years experience
• Supply Chain Management and/or Data Analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma / Lean certifications are preferred.
• Continuous Improvement Experience

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma / Lean certifications are preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No Specific Environmental Demands Office and Manufacturing Facilities

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

• Up to 20 travel to Vertiv facilities and/or suppliers.

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 Authorization

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