Job DescriptionThe 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.
Position SummaryThe 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’ experience in supplier development, industrial / manufacturing engineering or supplier quality
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is highly preferred
Proven experience driving suppliers’ lead time improvement strategies is strongly preferred.
Experience with supplier audits, process validation, and root cause analysis.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
Ability to travel flexibly and work onsite at supplier sites is necessary.
Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to perform under pressure in a very fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment
Experience documenting/designing business processes, performing business analysis, and requirements definition
English proficiency required
Time Travel Required
80%
OUR CORE PRINCIPALSSafety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
High-Performance Culture
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
Innovation
Financial Strength
VERTIV 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 & open communication
About VertivVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work AuthorizationVertiv 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 EmployerVertiv 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
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📌 Supplier Performance Management Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Ciudad de México