Procurement Lead

Position Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The role is responsible for driving supplier performance and optimizing procurement processes through cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Key duties include enhancing supplier capabilities, managing sourcing projects, supporting strategic sourcing and pricing initiatives, and improving contract negotiations. The position also involves overseeing daily procurement operations, analyzing cost data, and facilitating supplier and business reviews. By building strong stakeholder relationships and leading process improvement efforts, this role contributes to unlocking commercial and financial value across the organization.ResponsibilitiesWork cross-functionally with planning, purchasing, materials management, procurement, operations, master data management, engineering, and quality teams to improve internal supplier-related processes, including evaluation, on-time delivery (OTD) capability development, transfer project management, and support for insourcing/outsourcing initiatives.Assist in supplier-level performance improvements and support technical relationships with suppliers.Support Category Managers in proactive pricing management, sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, award share optimization, and developing preferred supplier lists.Strengthening commercial partnerships through supplier performance reviews and business review facilitation.Collect and analyze data to support strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives.Manage daily procurement activities within assigned categories, including supplier approvals, contract and supplier administration.Lead and support project management activities for sourcing events, ranging from basic to moderately complex.Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to help unlock strategic and financial value.Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing and procurement outcomes.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in an engineering related field or equivalent in business, supply chain or similar field of study.5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably direct manufacturing.E-Sourcing experience, specifically with reverse auctions.Strong analytical skills and expert user at Microsoft Excel.A strong business acumenAbility to work within a matrix management environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.Process improvement skillsProject Management Skills - Ability to organize and schedule people and tasksHighly organized and can multi-taskPHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSN/ATIME TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10%The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial StrengthOUR BEHAVIORSOwn ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out DevelopmentAbout The TeamWork AuthorizationNo 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe 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.