Buyer

Vertiv is hiring a Buyer to support our manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond admin supportyou will manage the PO lifecycle end-to-end for assigned parts collaborate with suppliers to meet delivery quality and cost targets and partner closely with Planning Receiving Warehouse and AP to ensure smooth execution. Success looks like clear supplier communication accurate data in IFS fewer past-due lines and on-time material availability for our production lines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Execution
  • Convert approved requisitions into accurate POs; confirm pricing quantities terms and delivery dates.
  • Manage the full PO lifecycle: acknowledgements expedites pushouts and changes; close out POs promptly.
  • Maintain clean current data in IFS (dates prices lead times part attributes min/max levels).
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management
  • Drive supplier OTD by following up on open orders resolving discrepancies and escalating risks early.
  • Obtain and compare quotations within thresholds; support basic negotiations and cost updates.
  • Coordinate with Planning on demand and reschedules; partner with Receiving/Warehouse to clear receiving or quality holds.
  • Work with AP to resolve invoice variances (price/qty/freight) against PO terms.
• Inventory & Availability
  • Help manage min-max and reorder points for assigned parts; recommend adjustments based on usage and lead time.
  • Track inventory status and open orders; flag shortages and propose recovery actions (expedites substitutions pulls).
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Produce weekly buy/expedite reports and supplier commit updates.
  • Monitor KPIs (e.g. past-due PO % OTD invoice holds) and take corrective actions.
  • Participate in Kaizen/CI activities; standardize templates/workflows to improve accuracy and speed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates/Bachelors preferred.
• 2 years in purchasing or a manufacturing operations role preferred (strong admin expediting backgrounds considered).
• Strong Excel skills (vlookups pivots basic formulas) and proficiency in Outlook/Word.
• Experience with an ERP; IFS strongly preferred.
• Solid grasp of purchasing flows (requisitions POs receiving invoicing) and basic inventory concepts (lead time min-max).
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to prioritize follow through and manage multiple suppliers/parts simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• PPE required on the production floor (earplugs gloves eyewear respirator/mask etc.).
• Frequent sitting and standing.

Travel Required

• Less than 5%.