POSITION SUMMARY

This role will lead the supplier on-time delivery performance improvement
efforts, local sourcing, and local cost reduction pipeline for their assigned
categories/commodities in the Vertiv Americas region. They will promote a lean
culture and mindset of continuous improvement and will work closely with
suppliers, Category Management, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Planning,
Operations, Engineering and Logistics functions to improve supplier on-time
delivery performance and resiliency.

This position is an integral part of the Procurement function and will align
with both regional and general Procurement strategies and standards to drive
success at Vertiv.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Establish and drive supplier performance improvement programs to drive
continuous improvement in on time delivery, cost, quality, and risk reduction
for assigned commodities.
* Plan and lead regular supplier business and performance reviews in
coordination with Category Managers and cross-functional teams.
* Lead local Sourcing activities for the Vertiv Monterrey plant. Anticipate and




lead change. Envision what could be, challenge the status quo, and drive
change.
* Work closely with Category Management and local Purchasing to localize
critical parts to improve lead time, cost, quality, and agility.
* Expand site cost reduction pipelines and lead execution of cost reduction
projects.
* Drive supplier compliance programs and hold supplier accountable for
associated timely improvement actions
* Work cross functionaly with planning, materials management, procurement,
operations, master data management, engineering and quality groups to improve
internal processes related to supplier management, supplier evaluation,
developing suppliers OTD capability, managing transfer projects among
suppliers and supporting insourcing/outsourcing flex programs.
* Build and grow supplier relationships and lead supply chain performance
improvements
* Localize suppliers where possible to improve lead

📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Santa Catarina