SUMMARY / OVERVIEW:
The Vertiv category manager is a key individual within the Procurement organization. It is a complex role that requires a number of skills, qualifications and attributes.

The category manager, in conjunction with key stakeholders, develops, communicates and coordinates the procurement strategy for that category for the Americas. This involves an in depth understanding of the market, the technology, supplier sourcing, risk and performance management.

The category manager also needs to be able to minimize risk to Vertiv. In short this means that the manager has to develop an appropriate risk mitigation strategy through an appropriate supplier network maintaining continuity of supply while reducing risk within the supply chain as a whole.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Development, communication and ongoing refinement of the Vertiv category strategy through regular (monthly) engagement with marketing, purchasing, materials management engineering and strategic supply partners to plan, organize and manage strategic and tactical sourcing and procurement efforts




- Development of deep relationships with Marketing, Engineering and Regional Operations teams will be critical to success
- Process Optimization: Design and implement processes to improve visibility to spend and supplier relationships, speed up sourcing and contracting efforts, and streamline processes.
- Commercial relationship management of key strategic suppliers, including contract negotiation, pricing, lead-time, inventory performance and monitoring of quality performance (quality and execution)
- Ensure all necessary legal agreements are executed and all supplemental contracts supporting goals and objectives for supply continuity and optimization are completed
- All prices have been negotiated and cost analysis completed against should cost models and internal make costs
- Lead projects focused on reducing waste and improving efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing process
- Manages the developme

📌 Category Management Direct Sr. Manager (Mexicali)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Mexicali