POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Manager will lead and support their team of Buyers to ensure that they meet their goals and continuously improve their performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the team of Buyers (8-10) in Mexicali
- Set performance goals for the Buyers and establish actions plans to meet them
- Manages the regional Buyer team including coaching, training, resource allocation, PTO, HR systems maintenance…)
- Serves as the 1st point of escalation for expediting critical shortages for Operations.
- Lead lean, cost savings and continuous improvement projects related to purchasing, space optimization, and inbound freight costs as required
- Recommends ideas that improve effectiveness and efficiency of team to Director, Americas Purchasing
- Reviews all purchase orders that require approval per Vertiv procedures to ensure SOX compliance
- Responsible for ensuring that procedures exist and are documented to support Buyers’ compliance with Vertiv Procurement and Operations procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing,



Supply Chain Management or equivalent functional experience required
- Strong leadership skills and proven track record of driving continuous improvement
- APICS or ISM certification or evidence showing progress towards achieving required
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with senior-level leadership
- Excellent organizational, analytical thinking and multi-tasking skills
- Detail-oriented and ability to thrive is a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and responsiveness
- Strong understanding of cost management best practices
- Proficient using ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

- Please list all physical and environmental demands that may performed on a regular basis.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

- 10%

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📌 Purchasing Manager (Mexicali)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Mexicali