Global Logistics & Warehousing Category Leader

Vertiv; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Global Category Manager (GCM) for Logistics, Warehousing/LLP to own the supply panel strategy, manage LTAs, MSAs, SOWs, and supplier relationships across regions. You will drive should-cost modelling, demand aggregation, and governance, aligning category plans with product roadmaps and enterprise targets.

You will coordinate with Product Line Leaders and Regional Category Managers, lead supplier negotiations, and oversee supplier performance management across regions,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain within a global multinational organization.
• Proven track record in category strategy development and execution across complex global supply bases.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships, including LTA negotiation, supplier development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction through should-cost modelling, TCO analysis, and value engineering.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills at senior supplier level.
• Experience working within matrixed organizations with both vertical and horizontal reporting structures.
• Preferred: experience in power systems, thermal systems, electronics, or industrial technology sectors.
• Preferred: experience integrating procurement into product development (NPDI or equivalent lifecycle processes).

Responsibilities

• Own supply panel strategy: ASL governance, dual-source qualification, demand aggregation, and supplier consolidation across all assigned category spend.
• Govern long-term commercial frameworks (LTAs, MSAs, SOWs, capacity reservations, and commodity hedging) - transitioning to outcome-based contracting.
• Coordinate with Procurement Product Line Leaders to drive early NPI engagement at Gate 0–1.
• Own supplier innovation partnerships: Advanced Technology Partner (ATP) engagements, technology pipelines, and co-investment strategies with key suppliers.
• Drive cost model governance: should-cost discipline, TCO frameworks, and supplier cost challenge across all category spend.
• Oversee supply panel diversification: alternate source qualification to eliminate single-source risk and regional panel coordination for commercial alignment.
• Own Supplier Code of Conduct and Responsible Business compliance across all assigned category spend.
• Drive supplier segmentation: Strategic / Critical / Important / Transactional.
• Lead supplier negotiations and ensure competitive commercial terms across all regions.
• Implement robust supplier performance management frameworks covering cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Global Category Manager (GCM) for Logistics, Warehousing/LLP to own the supply panel strategy, manage LTAs, MSAs, SOWs, and supplier relationships across regions. You will drive should-cost modelling, demand aggregation, and governance, aligning category plans with product roadmaps and enterprise targets.

You will coordinate with Product Line Leaders and Regional Category Managers, lead supplier negotiations, and oversee supplier performance management across regions,