BU NPDI Procurement Leader

Job Description
Title
: BU NPDI Procurement Leader

Location
: MX

Vertiv is hiring an BU NPDI Procurement Leader. As a member of the Global Procurement Team, the person will lead NPDI Procurement team for given BU. This position will be the designated point of contact managing the team for project sourcing activities related to new product introduction, product cost reductions, production transfers, supply chain design, and time to market. Aligning with the Engineering and Commodity teams to monitor critical prototype parts, determine e-Auctions opportunities, perform risk & resiliency assessment, and responsible for reporting status to agreed KPIs. Building the cross functional relationships needed to execute the programs

Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities

• Resourcing Projects
• Project Execution
• BU and Product Line alignment and roadmaps for Strategic Procurement
• Monthly Project reviews
• Interface with BU leaders on customer facing projects and actions
• Interface with Global Procurement and Regional Procurement for requirements, suppliers and other needed actions to execute Category strategies during NPDI Phase

• Own all Metrics for NPDI projects and BU Requirements

• Material Product Cost

• Material Lead Time
• BoM Health Scores

• Project Schedule Adherence

• Develop and work with all functional groups for Procurement alignment in NPDI programs

• First line of escalation for procurement in NPDI phases

Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business .

Minimum Years Of Experience
5-7 years of supply chain, Engineering, or related experience.

Skills
Special Skills

• Significant Supply Chain and Engineering background preferred, with experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., NPI, Project Management, Industrialization etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and bill of materials.
• Ability to manage teams across multiple projects for results
• Ability to work with high level personnel including executive level leaders
• Clear understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement processes and strategy with an understanding of Vertiv's marketplace and industry business operations and standards.
• Ability to build forward-thinking partnerships with suppliers along with leadership skills, particularly in complex, international, and cross functional teams.
• Experienced in working within large matrixed teams and/or organizations. Willing to work in different time zones (as required).
• Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP and PLM tools.

Licensures/Certifications
Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain)

Requirements
Travel Requirements
% of Travel: 20%

About The Team
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

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.