Buyer

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.
• Assist with expense tracking and invoice reconciliation.

Qualifications: -

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or bachelor’s preferred
• 2-4 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.
• Basic 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: -

• PPE Required when on the production floor – earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.
• Frequent Sitting
• Frequent Standing

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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 & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 help.join@vertiv.com.