Serve as the primary procurement contact for NPDI projects, ensuring materials readiness for new product launches and engineering change implementations
Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and support process improvements related to materials transformation initiatives
Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support NPDI project requirements
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost targets for new components and assemblies
Create, update, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of prototype and production materials
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to align procurement timelines with project milestones
Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify optimal sourcing strategies for new product components
Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delays
Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and supplier qualification processes
Drive cost reduction initiatives during the product development phase to meet target costs
Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement activities from prototype through production launch
Ensure compliance with Vertiv's procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Maintain accurate records in ERP systems (Oracle) for all NPDI-related purchasing activities
Participate in design reviews and provide procurement input on component availability, lead times, and cost implications
Support production transfer activities, including supplier transitions and logistics coordination

Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serve as the primary procurement contact for NPDI projects, ensuring materials readiness for new product launches and engineering change implementations
Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and support process improvements related to materials transformation initiatives
Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support NPDI project requirements
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost targets for new components and assemblies
Create, update, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of prototype and production materials
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to align procurement timelines with project milestones




Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify optimal sourcing strategies for new product components
Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delays
Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and supplier qualification processes
Drive cost reduction initiatives during the product development phase to meet target costs
Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement activities from prototype through production launch
Ensure compliance with Vertiv's procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Maintain accurate records in ERP systems (Oracle) for all NPDI-related purchasing activities
Participate in design reviews and provide procurement input on component availability, lead times, and cost implications
Support production transfer activities, including supplier transitions and logistics coordination

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
3-5 years of experience in procurement/buying, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI/NPDI) processes
Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Bilingual: English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier qualification processes

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis
Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical specifications
Project management experience or certification
Experience with production transfers and supplier transitions

COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking - Ability to analyze complex data and make informed sourcing decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Effective communication across Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
Results Orientation - Drives projects to completion within timeline and budget constraints
Supplier Relationship Management - Builds and maintains strong supplier partnerships
Adaptability - Thrives in a fast-paced,



dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Continuous Improvement - Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office/manufacturing environment at the Mexicali, Baja California facility
Occasional travel to supplier sites (domestic and international) - up to 15%
Standard work schedule with flexibility required to support project deadlines

About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. 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 Vertiv
Vertiv (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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