Category Management Direct Senior Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv is hiring a Commodity Specialist in Apodaca, Mx who will be responsible for supporting the organization in meeting its daily responsibilities aligned with its strategic goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work cross functionally with planning, materials management, procurement, operations, master data management, engineering and quality groups to improve internal processes related to supplier management, supplier evaluation, developing suppliers OTD capability, managing transfer projects among suppliers and supporting insourcing/outsourcing flex programs.
Assist in supply chain performance improvements at supplier level, support technical relationship with suppliers
Assist in management and facilitation of supplier performance and business reviews.
Supports Category Managers with data collection and analysis in support of strategic sourcing projects and Category Managers.
Support dotted line / matrixed Global Indirect Procurement team as it relates to regional execution of global strategies.
Owns day-to-day assigned procurement activities as it relates to their assigned categories, including but not limited to: Supplier approvals, contract administration, and Supplier administration.
Lead and supports data analysis for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to support category and/or negotiation strategies.
Supports and in some cases leads project management activities for strategic sourcing projects.
May be asked to lead basic and moderately complex sourcing events.
Builds relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value.
Help identify process improvements and lead initiatives for change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field or equivalent in business, supply chain or similar field of study (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in procurement, preferably Indirect.
E-Sourcing experience, specifically with reverse auctions.
Strong analytical skills and expert user at Microsoft Excel.
A strong business acumen
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Process improvement skills
Project Management Skills - Ability to organize and schedule people and tasks
Highly organized and can multi-task

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED:

10%

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.

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