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Vertiv · 5 days ago

Procurement Transformation Specialist

positionWesterville, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies, and they are seeking a Procurement Transformation Specialist. This role will lead tariff-related initiatives, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis while collaborating across functions to mitigate financial risks and unlock cost savings in the supply chain.

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Responsibilities

Initial Coordination & Data Gathering
Analysis & Reporting
Mitigation Planning & Execution
Identifying alternate sources
Initiating RFQs and gathering competitive quotes
Conducting cost analysis and new supplier reviews
Onboarding new suppliers and managing FAI and PPAP processes
Work with external resources and suppliers to collect tariff-related data, country of origin, metal content, mill locations, and cost impact details
Validate and organize supplier responses for internal analysis
Analyze country of origin, metal content, mill locations, cost structures, and tariff exposure
Prepare clear reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders
Clearly capture cost mitigation and savings related to tariff avoidance
Develop and implement mitigation plans such as:
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Procurement teams, tariff specialists, Finance, Trade Compliance and Operations to ensure timely execution of mitigation strategies
Drive alignment on decisions and communicate progress across all stakeholders
Governance & Compliance
Maintain accurate documentation in SharePoint and Smartsheet
Ensure adherence to internal policies and trade regulations
Key Performance Indicators
Percent and dollar reduction in tariff exposure
Number of alternate suppliers onboarded
Timeliness of mitigation plan execution
Supply continuity

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalysisTariff Regulations KnowledgeOracle EBSProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementProcess ImprovementMulti-taskingEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Supply chain or equivalent in business, or similar field of study (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in supply chain, preferably direct manufacturing
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint)
A strong business acumen
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Process improvement skills
Highly organized and can multi-task

Preferred

Oracle EBS experience is preferred
Knowledge of tariff regulations, trade compliance and procurement processes preferred
Collaborative mindset with experience in stakeholder engagement

Company

Vertiv

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Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Westerville, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.Vertiv.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.24B
Key Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO

Leadership Team

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Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
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