Vertiv · 15 hours ago
Category Manager
Pelzer, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVertiv is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing products and solutions that keep the world connected. The Category Manager will develop and execute supply chain strategies to maximize value and cost reduction while managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Vertiv’s commodity pricing are best in class
Address all areas of category management including category business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support
Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities
Analyze current category spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate category spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels
Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams
Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance or containment
Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
Create competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy
Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers; Perform value analysis for final selection of suppliers
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
Deliver specific productivity and cash flow targets in alignment with overarching goals and objectives, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Production/Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent business experience
5+ years of progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a strategic setting in a mid to large size organization
Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets
Excellent coordination and negotiation skills with supplier and across cross-functional teams
Strong analytical abilities with familiarity in Power BI and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.)
Proficient in advanced Excel and data analysis
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Preferred
NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification preferred
Expertise with structural, mechanical, and electrical items and equipment is a plus
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
Recent News
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