Buyer II

Vertiv is looking for a Buyer II to join our Purchasing team in Westerville OH. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer. This intermediate level role provides essential support to the purchasing department assisting with both administrative duties and purchasing tasks. Responsible for securing the necessary materials to meet the needs of customers and the business. Work with some level of complex suppliers and supply chains. The ideal candidate will be organized adaptable and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Handle administrative tasks such as data entry file management and document organization to support purchasing functions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders supplier information and inventory data.
• Assist with scheduling meetings preparing reports and creating presentations as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders managing communication and correspondence.
• Assist in processing purchase orders including creating updating and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct basic research on suppliers and products to support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers addressing any discrepancies or delays.
• Support in managing supplier relationships by assisting in resolving issues and maintaining good communication.
• Help maintain accurate inventory levels by coordinating with receiving and warehouse teams to track materials.
• Input update and manage data in purchasing and inventory management systems ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports on purchasing activity inventory status and order tracking.
• Support the suppliers transfer.
• Assist with expense tracking and invoice reconciliation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in purchasing supply chain management or equivalent functional experience required
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing administrative role or purchasing environment preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook); experience with ERP (IFS) or purchasing software is a plus.
• Understanding of purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• N/A

Time Travel Required: -

• None or less than 5%

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
• 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

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 more than 30000 people worldwide and nearly $8 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

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 or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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