Category Manager - Mechanical (Sheet Metal)

Vertiv Co.; Tognana; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy, is seeking a Commodity Manager (Sheet metal) to drive material strategies for Mechanical commodities across EMEA. The role focuses on implementing commodity strategies to support business and financial performance, including supplier development and performance management, inventory control, and on-time delivery.

The candidate will collaborate with R&D, Materials, and Suppliers on cost optimization for ETO projects and ensure adherence to trade, ESG, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and interest in procurement.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development of the sourcing strategy and deploys it.
• Manages suppliers and resources to meet goals.
• Meets with supplier base to ensure high service level and plans to upgrade service.
• Supports trade, import/export and environmental compliance programs.
• Oversees contracts to ensure Vertiv policy compliance and fair business practices.
• Implements approved recommendations and ensures compliance with procedures.
• For assigned commodities, supports costing/price management and data analytics.
• Coordinates with R&D, Materials and Suppliers on ETO projects to optimize savings and inventory.
• Supports resolution of material shortages.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Communication skills

Procurement interest

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business/Economics

Job description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.

We are currently seeking a Commodity Manager (Sheet metal) to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

This position provides ensures proper execution of material strategies and programs for Mechanical commodities across Vertiv EMEA business. The Commodity Specialist is responsible to deploy commodity strategies to support the company’s business and financial performance at the EMEA level with a special focus on Thermal Liquid Cooling projects. The Commodity strategy includes coordinating each function to streamline and improve supply chain performance, including material containment; material productivity, inventory turnover, lead time reduction, supplier consolidation, supplier development and performance management to improve the business overall customer on-time delivery and financial performance. Additional responsibilities include: supporting trade and ESG team, system tools and compliance. This position reports to the Director – Mechanical and is critical to managing Vertiv EMEA’s overall result.

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Participates in the development of the sourcing strategy consistent with the company’s business plan and executes its deployment.
• In alignment with the Commodity Director, develops commodity goals and objectives, manages suppliers and other resources to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Meets with supplier base to ensure the highest level of service. Develops plans to continually upgrade service level.
• Supports company trade, import/export and environmental compliance programs related to supplier selection and management.
• Oversees and ensures the company’s interest and fair business practices per Vertiv Policy deployment are adhered to in contract and agreements with the supplier base (in conjunction with our legal department).
• Implements approved recommendations and ensure compliance with all associated policies and standing operational procedures and regulations.
• For assigned commodities, in alignment with the Commodity Director:
• Supports with data analytics regarding costing / price management eSOurcing
• For ETO projects, coordinates between R&D, Materials team, and Suppliers to optimize project savings and improve PDSL, WALT and inventory control.
• Supports the resolution of material shortages.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related fields.
• Strong analytical mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and interest in procurement.
• Fluent in English.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25%

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

The anticipated salary range for this role in Italy is between 53.000€ to 65.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

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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.