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
This position is primarily responsible for managing the daily activities related to procuring material and services to meet plant requirements at an optimal cost, administer business transactions with suppliers as contracted, Invoice Reconciliations, Support Inventory Management and MRP Maintenance activities. Additionally, the role contributes to Business Unit initiatives related to cost reduction/savings to achieve business goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks:
- Strong understanding of procurement principles, supply chain management, and purchasing processes.
- Familiarity with ERP systems for purchase order management and supplier coordination.
- Procurement Management and Inventory Control
- Procures materials to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost while and schedules supplier deliveries based on requirements.
- Process purchase orders and requisitions ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Track and expedite deliveries to prevent supply chain disruption.
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely restocking.
- Stakeholders and Vendor Relations:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders ensuring clear communication of requirements, expectations, and delivery schedules.
- Identifies customer needs through communication and probing.
- Resolve issues related to product quality, pricing discrepancies, and delivery delays.
- Participates in conferences calls, meetings, and discussions with stakeholders/suppliers.
- Internal Communication:
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
- Assists in leading team meetings, huddles, and information cascades.
- Records and submits periodic and/or quarterly transaction records, log sheets and/or trackers.
- Work with internal teams to mitigate procurement risks.
- Compliance and Process Improvement:
- Ensure all purchases comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Assists the team lead in identifying team opportunities and challenges.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
- Team Support and Development:
- Completes individual development plan and implements agreed training/development activities.
- Serves as back-up for next level similar or related function for business continuity.
- Establishes process documentation for all assigned responsibilities and ensures its accuracy.
- Actively participates in team and company-wide activities and initiatives.
Supervision
- Works independently under established guidelines and precedents, with some level of decision-making required.
- Reports to the Team Leader / Supervisor, Purchasing Operations with functional oversight from a Procurement Manager.
- Expected to work independently while escalating complex issues as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, engineering, logistics or a related field (associate degree with experience is acceptable.)
- 1-2 yrs experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles and customer service field.
- Strong communication skills for supplier interactions and internal coordination.
- Intermediate MS Excel knowledge is a must - ability to work with pivot tables, charts.
- Detail oriented and good analytical skills for reviewing purchase orders and requisitions.
- Time management & multitasking to handle multiple orders and vendor relationships.
- Knowledge of purchasing processes (purchase orders, supplier communication, inventory management) is an advantage.
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
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
- Think Big and Execute
- Act With Urgency
- Own It
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Promote Transparent and Open Communication
- Learn and Seek Out Development
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Lead by Example
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.
