Strategic Sourcing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will lead the supplier on-time delivery performance improvement efforts local sourcing and local cost reduction pipeline for their assigned categories in the Vertiv Americas region. They will promote a lean culture and mindset of continuous improvement and will work closely with Suppliers Category Management Purchasing Supplier Quality Planning Operations Engineering and Logistics functions to improve supplier on-time delivery performance and resiliency. This position is an integral part of the Procurement function and will align with both regional and global Procurement strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and lead supplier performance improvement programs to drive continuous improvement across ontime delivery cost quality and risk for assigned categories.
• Plan and facilitate regular supplier business and performance reviews in partnership with Category Managers and crossfunctional stakeholders.
• Lead local sourcing activities by anticipating change challenging the status quo and driving transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Category Management and local Purchasing to localize critical components improving lead time cost quality and supply chain agility.
• Expand sitelevel costreduction pipelines and lead execution of costreduction initiatives.
• Drive supplier compliance initiatives and hold suppliers accountable for timely execution of improvement actions.
• Partner crossfunctionally with Planning Materials Management Procurement Operations Master Data Engineering and Quality teams to improve supplier management processes evaluations and supplier ontimedelivery (OTD) capability.
• Develop and strengthen supplier relationships while leading supply chain performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations teams to deliver supply chain improvement and optimization programs.
• Lead data analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments to support category strategies and sourcing negotiations.
• Lead moderately complex sourcing events from strategy development through execution.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead change initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to enable realization of strategic operational and financial value.
• Support Vertivs strategic objectives by ensuring supplier performance meets or exceeds internal and external customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field.
• 810 years of Procurement experience preferably within direct manufacturing or sourcing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with solid business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience in project management and process improvement initiatives.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL 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
• 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
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication

At Vertiv were on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines from push notifications to generative AI. We design manufacture and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries we are uniquely positioned 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 for 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.