Job Description
Join a High-Performance Culture That Drives Innovation and Excellence
At
Vertiv, we don't just hire talent— we cultivate leaders who drive innovation and engage teams to push the limits of what's possible. As a global leader in
critical digital infrastructure, we are scaling up to meet the demands of
AI, data centers, and next-gen technology—and we need bold, high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.
Why Vertiv
- High-Performance Culture: We empower you to think big, execute with excellence, and deliver impact. Our performance-driven mindset rewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awards are given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
- Leadership Without Limits: Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titles—it's about accountability, trust, and ownership. Our leaders engage and drive with collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture.
- Limitless Growth & Learning: We believe in continuous development. Whether through rotational programs or high-impact projects, you'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career.
- A Place for Everyone: Our commitment to Inclusion ensures that all employee's unique strengths and perspectives are valued. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your success is celebrated.
Position Summary
Acts as the subject matter expert for the end-to-end procure-to-pay process for indirect materials and services, ensuring alignment with category strategies and compliance with company policies. Executes daily procurement activities, including converting approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders and managing order placement and delivery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Coordinates closely with suppliers, requestors, and Business Units, serving as the escalation point for process-related concerns and ensuring that purchasing and delivery requirements are met. Drives and supports continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to overall business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Leads end-to-end procurement of indirect materials, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery while aligning with business and project requirements
- Owns and manages complex purchase requisitions and purchase orders in Oracle ERP, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency
- Reviews, validates, and approves requisitions/POs, ensuring completeness of documentation and adherence to procurement policies
- Drives supplier engagement, including negotiations, performance management (cost, OTD, quality), and issue resolution
- Proactively manages demand changes, project risks, and supply constraints; develops mitigation strategies to meet delivery commitments
- Oversee PO lifecycle management, including expediting, rescheduling (pull-ins/push-outs), and closure, ensuring ERP accuracy and audit readiness
- Provides guidance to requestors and junior team members on procurement processes, systems, and best practices
- Leads cross-functional coordination with Finance, Legal, and stakeholders for contracts, SOWs, and vendor management
- Analyzes procurement data and KPIs to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process gaps; drives continuous improvement initiatives
- Owns and improves reporting (KPI dashboards, trend analysis) to support strategic decision-making
- Resolves complex invoice discrepancies and escalations, ensuring timely closure and vendor satisfaction
- Drives process standardization, automation, and error-proofing initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Acts as a key contributor or lead in strategic projects and transformation initiatives within procurement
- Supports supplier strategy development, including vendor selection, onboarding, and performance reviews
- Mentors and supports development of junior team members; contributes actively to talent development initiatives
- Ensures effective management of team mailbox and workflow prioritization, including escalation handling
- Partners with Purchasing Manager to achieve departmental KPIs and continuous improvement goals
- Operates with a high degree of autonomy in decision-making and problem-solving, handling complex and high-impact scenarios
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in any 4-year course preferably Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Business related discipline
- 3-5 years Purchasing / Supply Chain / Procurement related experience
- Fluent and Conversant both in written and verbal English
- Intermediate MS Excel knowledge is a must - ability to work with pivot tables, charts
- Intermediate MS PowerPoint knowledge
- Detail-oriented
- Quality mindset
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Strong written and communication skills
- Works independently and able to multi-task
- Must have good analytical skills
- Can work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to participate in a team environment
- Ability to maintain a positive working relationship
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
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 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
About The Team
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
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.
