Serve as the primary procurement contact for NPDI projects, ensuring materials readiness for new product launches and engineering change implementationsCollect and analyze data, prepare reports, and support process improvements related to materials transformation initiativesSource, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support NPDI project requirementsNegotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost targets for new components and assembliesCreate, update, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of prototype and production materialsCollaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to align procurement timelines with project milestonesConduct supplier research and market analysis to identify optimal sourcing strategies for new product componentsMonitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delaysSupport APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and supplier qualification processesDrive cost reduction initiatives during the product development phase to meet target costsManage Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement activities from prototype through production launchEnsure compliance with Vertiv's procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standardsMaintain accurate records in ERP systems (Oracle) for all NPDI-related purchasing activitiesParticipate in design reviews and provide procurement input on component availability, lead times, and cost implicationsSupport 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 implementationsCollect and analyze data, prepare reports, and support process improvements related to materials transformation initiativesSource, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support NPDI project requirementsNegotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost targets for new components and assembliesCreate, update, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of prototype and production materialsCollaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations,



and Program Management teams to align procurement timelines with project milestonesConduct supplier research and market analysis to identify optimal sourcing strategies for new product componentsMonitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delaysSupport APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and supplier qualification processesDrive cost reduction initiatives during the product development phase to meet target costsManage Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement activities from prototype through production launchEnsure compliance with Vertiv's procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standardsMaintain accurate records in ERP systems (Oracle) for all NPDI-related purchasing activitiesParticipate in design reviews and provide procurement input on component availability, lead times, and cost implicationsSupport 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 field3-5 years of experience in procurement/buying, preferably in a manufacturing environmentExperience supporting new product introduction (NPI/NPDI) processesProficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)Bilingual: English and Spanish (written and verbal)Strong negotiation and supplier management skillsKnowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier qualification processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysisFamiliarity with engineering drawings and technical specificationsProject management experience or certificationExperience with production transfers and supplier transitions
COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking - Ability to analyze complex data and make informed sourcing decisionsCross-Functional Collaboration - Effective communication across Engineering, Quality, and Operations teamsResults Orientation - Drives projects to completion within timeline and budget constraintsSupplier Relationship Management - Builds and maintains strong supplier partnershipsAdaptability - Thrives in a fast-paced,



dynamic environment with shifting prioritiesContinuous Improvement - Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office/manufacturing environment at the Mexicali, Baja California facilityOccasional 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 CultureCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceInnovationFinancial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
Own itAct with urgencyFoster a customer-first mindsetThink big and executeLead by exampleDrive continuous improvementLearn and seek out developmentPromote 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.
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