Category Management Direct Sr. Manager

The Vertiv category manager is a key individual within the Procurement organization. It is a complex role that requires a number of skills, qualifications and attributes.

• Development, communication and ongoing refinement of the Vertiv category strategy through regular (monthly) engagement with marketing, purchasing, materials management, engineering and strategic supply partners to plan, organize and manage strategic and tactical sourcing and procurement efforts.
• Development of deep relationships with Marketing, Engineering and Regional Operations teams.
• Process Optimization: Design and implement processes to improve visibility to spend and supplier relationships, speed up sourcing and contracting efforts, and streamline processes.
• Commercial relationship management of key strategic suppliers, including contract negotiation, pricing, lead‑time, inventory performance and monitoring of quality perfor...