Purchasing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY The Purchasing Manager will lead and support their team of Buyers to ensure that they meet their goals and continuously improve their performance. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the team of Buyers (8-10) in Mexicali Set performance goals for the Buyers and establish actions plans to meet them Manages the regional Buyer team including coaching, training, resource allocation, PTO, HR systems maintenance…) Serves as the 1st point of escalation for expediting critical shortages for Operations. Lead lean, cost savings and continuous improvement projects related to purchasing, space optimization, and inbound freight costs as required Recommends ideas that improve effectiveness and efficiency of team to Director, Americas Purchasing Reviews all purchase orders that require approval per Vertiv procedures to ensure SOX compliance Responsible for ensuring that procedures exist and are documented to support Buyers’ compliance with Vertiv Procurement and Operations procedures QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or equivalent functional experience required Strong leadership skills and proven track record of driving continuous improvement APICS or ISM certification or evidence showing progress towards achieving required Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with senior-level leadership Excellent organizational, analytical thinking and multi-tasking skills Detail-oriented and ability to thrive is a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills and responsiveness Strong understanding of cost management best practices Proficient using ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: 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. Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv 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 Employer Vertiv 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 help.join@vertiv.com.