Director, Procurement - Product Development

Company: Vertiv Co
Location: Westerville
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Vertiv is hiring a Director, Procurement - Product Development in Westerville, Ohio. As a member of the Americas Procurement Team, the person will represent the larger Procurement Team and lead the Procurement focused Line of Business teams that drive New Product Development (NPD) Procurement deliverables/metrics/supplier readiness, product cost reductions, product site transfers, supply chain design, and time-to-market initiatives. This role reports to the VP of Americas Procurement and manages a team of 10+ New Product Development Sourcing Engineers. -This position will be responsible for building the team, improving the processes, and putting appropriate systems in place to drive the Procurement and Business objectives.
The Procurement business lead will operate under the framework of the Procurement Operating model and fully leverage Direct Commodity Management, Indirect Procurement, Logistics Procurement, and other Procurement resources. The team will proactively partner with the Line of Businesses teams to meet Procurement and Line of Business goals and objectives. -
Vertiv seeks an experienced procurement individual with proven leadership skills to promote cross-functional collaboration, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and provide significant value to the business. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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• Focal point for Business Unit Development teams for Material, Cap Ex, and Supplier issues during New Product Launches or Product Transfers. Drives resolution of issues, supplier readiness, and successful production ramp-up.
  
• Delivers key Procurement KPIs for NPD project - BOM cost, Cap Ex cost, dual sourcing, lead time, lifecycle, Preferred Supplier usage, etc.
  
• Completes and delivers Sourcing Analysis for each gate review. Ensures all Procurement deliverables are met. Drives open actions following gate review
  
• Drives BOM costs to or below targets. Leads efforts to drive cost down where actual exceeds the target
  
• Maximizes Dual Sourcing. Ensure any single/sole sourced parts are approved for use and a mitigation plan is agreed upon and completed
  
• Maximizes Preferred Supplier/Manufacturer Compliance on New Products
  
• Identify any New, Unique, or Difficult technologies/commodity types. Leads the discussion with the NPD Procurement team, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Commodity Managers to mitigate risk. -
  
• Leads efforts to identify prototype suppliers that meet the business needs
  
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• Performs risk assessment on BOMs and drives mitigations
  
• Drives Procurement change order and BOM Launch processes to meet project milestones/gate reviews
  
• Leads the Make vs. Buy discussion with AME, Commodity team, and Engineering team for applicable parts
  
• Complete the handover from NPD to Vertiv factory or a subcontractor
  
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  • 5 years of leadership experience in Direct Procurement
    
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  • 5 years in technology or related industry - -
    
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    • Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability
      
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization
      
    • Excellent project management skills -
      
    • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
      
    • Detail-oriented
      
    • Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
      
    • Experienced in working within large matrixed teams and/or organizations
      
    • Significant Supply Chain and Operations background preferred, with experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., NPI, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.).
      
    • Ability to manage multiple Projects management simultaneously, prioritization, communication, team player within Procurement and cross-functional teams. Willing to work in different time zones (as required).
      
    • Ability to drive continuous improvement processes
      
      At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
      The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. -
      OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: - Safety. - Integrity. -Respect. - Teamwork. - Diversity & Inclusion.
      OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
      --- - Customer Focus
      --- - Operational Excellence
      --- - High-Performance Culture
      --- - Innovation
      --- - Financial Strength
      OUR 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
      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@vertivco.com
      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, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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