Supply Chain Project Manager - Fabrication

Vertiv Group; Piove di Sacco; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group in Italy seeks an experienced Supply Chain Project Manager, Fabrication, to drive supplier development and supply chain improvements across EMEA. You’ll work hands-on with fabrication suppliers across sheet metal, welding, machining and surface treatment, traveling to sites to close capability gaps and improve quality, cost, delivery and lead times.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality, applying strong mechanical know‑how to lead

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement or supplier development.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes and related welding, machining.
• Experience delivering hands‑on supplier development and improvement projects.
• Able to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.
• Experience with ERP systems and data reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA (approx. 30–40%).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development programmes at fabrication supplier sites across EMEA.
• Assess capabilities in sheet metal forming, CNC bending, laser/plasma cutting, welding, machining.
• Identify gaps and develop structured improvement plans.
• Drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost, capacity and lead time.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, inspections and production readiness.
• Lead corrective actions using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs (quality, OTD, cost, responsiveness).
• Manage multiple projects from planning through implementation and results.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Engineering, Quality and Plant Operations.

Skills

Manufacturing & supply chain

Supplier development

Project management

Mechanical manufacturing background

Reading engineering drawings

APQP/PPAP, 8D, FMEA

ERP systems SAP/Oracle

Excel/BI reporting tools

English fluency

Travel readiness 30-40%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

BI/reporting tools

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Supply Chain Project Manager, Fabrication to lead supplier development and supply chain improvement projects across EMEA.

This is a hands‑on, technically focused role working directly with metal fabrication suppliers across sheet metal, structural steel, machined components, welded assemblies and surface‑treated parts. You’ll spend time at supplier manufacturing sites, identifying capability gaps and driving improvements in quality, cost, delivery, lead time and capacity.

You’ll work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams, making this an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical manufacturing background and practical supplier development experience.

What you’ll do

Supplier Development & Performance

• Lead supplier development programmes directly at fabrication supplier sites across EMEA.
• Assess manufacturing capabilities across sheet metal forming, CNC bending, laser/plasma cutting, welding, machining and surface treatment.
• Identify process and capability gaps and develop structured improvement plans.
• Drive improvements in quality, delivery, cost, capacity and lead time.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, first‑article inspections and production readiness.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs covering quality, OTD, cost and responsiveness.

Supply Chain Projects

• Manage multiple improvement projects from planning through implementation and results.
• Lead lead‑time reduction, capacity improvement and supply continuity initiatives.
• Support VMI, consignment, safety‑stock and other inventory optimization programmes.
• Support sourcing and supplier readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI/NPDI).
• Provide supplier capability, capacity and cost insights to support sourcing and make‑vs‑buy decisions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Category Managers, Engineering, Quality and Plant Operations.
• Support manufacturing constraints and supply disruption resolution.
• Ensure supplier improvement activities are aligned with business and plant requirements.
• Provide clear project updates, risks and recommendations to key stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, supplier development or supplier quality.
• Strong practical knowledge of metal fabrication processes, ideally including sheet metal, welding and machining.
• Proven experience delivering hands‑on supplier development and improvement projects.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications and weld symbols.
• Experience working within manufacturing environments, including production planning, capacity and quality systems.
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP, 8D, 5‑Why, FMEA or similar quality methodologies is a strong advantage.
• Strong project management, analytical and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, plus Excel and BI/reporting tools.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel approximately 30–40% across EMEA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related technical discipline.

Why join?

This is an opportunity to work close to the manufacturing process, take ownership of meaningful supplier improvement projects and see the direct impact of your work across EMEA operations.

If you combine technical manufacturing knowledge with strong supplier development and project management skills, we’d love to hear from you.

The anticipated salary range for this role Slovakia is between 26 400€ to 33 000€ gross per and reflects the range applicable in that jurisdiction. 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.

This role may be performed in multiple jurisdictions. In jurisdictions subject to EU Pay Transparency requirements, a locally applicable salary range applies and will be communicated in accordance with local legal obligations, if not shown in this posting. Salary ranges for other jurisdictions may vary in line with local market conditions and applicable legislation.