The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for evaluating and developing
key suppliers to ensure they meet Vertiv’s standards for on-time delivery, cost,
and continuous improvement. This role acts as a technical liaison between Vertiv
Procurement and its suppliers, driving supplier performance improvement and
enabling mutual business growth for Vertiv and the suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluate existing and new suppliers based on capability, capacity, cost,
flexibility, quality, and operating system.
* Validate suppliers’ supply chains (including tier 2 constraint suppliers) and
manufacturing capacity/capabilities to improve on-time delivery and delivery
flexibility
* Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company and
industry standards.
* Implement supplier world-class process checklists (e.g., continuous
improvement operating system, customer-facing KPIs…) and drive suppliers
towards a continuous improvement environment.
* Support CM development and implementation of supplier improvement plans
focusing on delivery,
capability, cost reductions, and quality.
* Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, implement corrective
actions, and ensure root cause analysis.
* Strengthen the supply relationship between suppliers and Vertiv plants
* Support sourcing and procurement teams in supplier selection and onboarding
processes.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Supplier Quality,
Engineering, Operations) to communicate requirements and changes.
* Monitor supplier performance metrics and present findings and improvement
action plans to leadership.
* Lead supplier development projects and initiatives to support business
objectives.
* Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on company standards,
Lean operating system and overall best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain
Management, or related field.
* 7+ years’