Develop and manage a strategic supplier base of Preferred and Approved suppliers for assigned commodities within Integrated Module Solutions division. Responsible for all Procurement activity, including coordinating with Commodity managers for standard product, managing certain direct commodities (exclusive to IMS), and sourcing of indirect spend as needed. Principle area of responsibility is Americas, with frequent coordination with other Vertiv regions worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for RFI, RFQ, Contract management for all Procurement site activities and related Bill of material envolvement, from Bid to Supplier award to product and services delivery. (End to End). Deliver cost savings per plan, using Zycus iSave for standard solutions, and initial Bid vs. final quote for custom products. Utilize Vertiv's applications tool such as Zycus iSource for competitive bidding on key items, systems, and equipment required for integrated modules and therma products. Coordinate with Procurement and Purchasing to ensure that sourcing strategies are being followed to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies in support of company plans and (EBITDA) goals. Ensure C/IMS Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing groups are tactically executing strategic commodity / supply chain strategies and that issues impacting success are properly resolved and communicated. Ensure procurement plans are in sync with the C/IMS Sales, Inventory and Operations Plan (SIOP) and production/project schedules to meet on time delivery goals and prevent parts shortages. Investigate and follow up on major adjustments to C/IMS schedule to understand reasons and to ensure all functional teams are working under the same assumptions. Responsible for ensuring key attributes of the supply chain are properly maintained such as costs, lead times, and capacity. Additionally, ensure Supplier Performance comply with agreements created by Global and Regional Commodity Managers (CM’s). Ensure optimal Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ’s) are in effect for all key parts to minimize cost structure, inventroy carrying cost, and premium transportation charges. Confer with Procurement and Operational Purchasing in investigating root causes of parts shortages and work with both functions to develop process that prevent future problems. Maintain awareness of component markets and materials pricing trends to ensure Procurement and Operational Purchasing are making timely supplier or component changes. Monitor and report on the execution and results of implemented supply chain solutions (e.g. vendor managed inventory (VMI), supplier consignment, etc.). Work with Procurement, Operational Purchasing, and the Manila Service Center to develop and maintain proper Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and reporting to ensure efforts are aligned (e.g. purchase order performance). Working with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), develop and managing Purchase Price Variance (PPV) forecasts and report regularly on status. Maintain Preferred Supplier List supporting C/IMS (3rd Party/Buyout) and standard configured product solutions and projects. Establish a regional supplier network for key commodities and services to deliver at lower total cost of ownership and expectation. Provide oversight and guidance in a collaborative manner to project teams, and constructive feedback as appropriate. Build collaborative working relationships with staff and key stakeholders in all functional areas (e.g. Procurement, Operational Purchasing, Quality, Operations, Sales/Offering Management, and Engineering). Ensure that Vertiv standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with the procurement and delivery of all parts. Foster a continuous improvement culture consistent with VOS training and guidance. Other Duties as assigned Education:
BA or BS supply chain management, business, finance, or equivalent. Procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management. Project Management. 5-7 years’ experience in OEM Procurement environment including strategic sourcing and project management. CPM, CPIM, or APICS certification is preferred. Requirements:
Leading others or supervisory experience. Leadership skills in transformational, growth industries. Proven success in identification, selection and integration of suppliers. Solid track record meeting substantial material cost reduction targets and leading strategic negotiations. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. General knowledge of regional trade compliance laws and issues. Specific knowledge and experience with various direct materials and indirect commodities. Proven ability to develop and negotiate contractual documents. Successful use of decision-making and analytical tools. Demonstrated ability to manage/lead multiple projects and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to develop and establish business relationships with key internal customers and team members. Knowledge of data center industry and product. Ability to work comfortably in a highly matrixed organization. Experience implementing rapid prototyping and/or replenishment orders and consigned material at subcontract assemblers. Strong proficiency in all MS Office applications, ERP (i.e. Oracle), and PLM. Travel required to Vertiv, subcontract manufacturers, and component suppliers.(15-20%) About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $4 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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