BU NPDI Procurement Leader

Vertiv is hiring an BU NPDI Procurement Leader. As a member of the Global Procurement Team, the person will lead NPDI Procurement team for a given BU. This position will be the designated point of contact managing the team for project sourcing activities related to new product introduction, product cost reductions, production transfers, supply chain design, and time to market. Aligning with the Engineering and Commodity teams to monitor critical prototype parts, determine e‑Auctions opportunities, perform risk & resiliency assessment, and responsible for reporting status to agreed KPIs.

Building the cross functional relationships needed to execute the programs.

• Resourcing Projects
• Project Execution
• BU and Product Line alignment and roadmaps for Strategic Procurement
• Monthly Project reviews
• Interface with BU leaders on customer facing projects and actions
• Interface with Global Procurement and Regional Procurement for requirements, suppliers and other needed actions to execute Category strategies during NPDI Phase
• Own all Metrics for NPDI projects and BU Requirements
  • Material Product Cost
  • Material Lead Time
  • BoM Health Scores
  • Project Schedule Adherence
• Develop and work with all functional groups for Procurement alignment in NPDI programs
• First line of escalation for procurement in NPDI phases

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business.

5‑7 years of supply chain, Engineering, or related experience.

• Significant Supply Chain and Engineering background preferred, with experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., NPI, Project Management, Industrialization etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and bill of materials.
• Ability to manage teams across multiple projects for results
• Ability to work with high level personnel including executive level leaders
• Clear understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement processes and strategy with an understanding of Vertiv’s marketplace and industry business operations and standards.
• Ability to build forward‑thinking partnerships with suppliers along with leadership skills, particularly in complex, international, and cross functional teams.
• Experienced in working within large matrixed teams and/or organizations. Willing to work in different time zones (as required).
• Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP and PLM tools.

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain).

% of Travel: 20%

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• 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

Vertiv is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.

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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.

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