Director, Global Logistics Procurement & Strategy

Vertiv; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Global Category Management for Logistics at Vertiv will lead global procurement strategies across Ocean, Road, Parcels, Warehousing and related services. You will drive cost efficiencies, supplier relationships and AI-enabled delivery models while aligning with Vertiv's strategic priorities.

This role requires extensive logistics procurement experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multi-regional engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused logistics.
• Proven track record in developing and executing global category strategies that drive cost efficiencies and supplier performance across logistics categories.
• Deep understanding of logistics models, rate card structures, and the evolving impact of AI on services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: source partners for logistics using data-driven category strategies.
• Supplier Program Management: oversee supplier segmentation for logistics services.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: lead teams to analyze spend data and model costs.
• Cost Modelling: establish rate card benchmarking and total cost of engagement.
• Sourcing Strategy Development: create and implement sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Strategic Leadership: formulate procurement strategy for logistics services.
• Supplier Relationship Management: identify and cultivate strategic partnerships.
• Cost Efficiency Initiatives: drive cost reductions and value analysis.
• Risk Management: conduct market analyses and risk assessments incl. AI-driven models.
• Collaboration: align procurement timelines with operations.
• Standardization: standardize tools and contracting frameworks.
• Team Development: mentor a procurement team.
• Performance Measurement: establish KPIs to evaluate procurement.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Relationships

Cost Modelling

Advanced Analytics

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Master's degree or CPSM/CIPS certification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Director of Global Category Management for Logistics at Vertiv will lead global procurement strategies across Ocean, Road, Parcels, Warehousing and related services. You will drive cost efficiencies, supplier relationships and AI-enabled delivery models while aligning with Vertiv's strategic priorities.

This role requires extensive logistics procurement experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multi-regional engagements.