Senior Category Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic alignment between Vertiv's Category Management organization and the Great Lakes purchasing team. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive integration plan that embeds Great Lakes Procurement into Vertiv's operating model across Direct, Indirect, Logistics, NPDI, and Sourcing Management.

The position ensures consistency in category strategies, pricing, contracts, supplier engagement, and procurement processes, while streamlining communication and aligning procurement activities with Vertiv's broader business objectives. This role serves as a critical liaison between stakeholders and procurement teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Alignment & Category Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between Vertiv's category management, key stakeholders, and Great Lakes purchasing team to ensure alignment on category strategies.
• Communicate and coordinate cost reduction objectives and initiatives to achieve savings targets.
• Share procurement requirements, schedules, and strategic plans with Great Lakes' stakeholders effectively.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Collaborate with Great Lakes local purchasing team to address shortages, capacity constraints, pricing challenges, and contract negotiations.
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Vertiv and Great Lakes teams across planning, materials management, operations, engineering, and quality teams to enhance supplier-related processes.
• Represent Great Lakes in shortage escalation meetings.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers in partnership with Vertiv and Great Lakes stakeholders.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Gather and analyze data from Great Lakes to provide actionable insights to Vertiv Category Management teams.
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor procurement performance and KPIs.
• Evaluate procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency improvements.

Procurement Integration & Process Improvement

• Lead and manage procurement integration process, ensuring timely execution of synergy initiatives and delivering regular progress updates to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the integration process, create a comprehensive playbook, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to Vertiv procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• 8-10 years of procurement experience, with a strong preference for category management in direct manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work within a matrix organization and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate project management and process improvement experience.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 10%

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
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying for or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.

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.