Product Line Project Manager, Global Procurement

Vertiv Group; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group seeks a Procurement Business Specialist to drive early supplier engagement, sourcing strategy, and readiness for NPDI programs. You will own schedules, cost targets, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Global Offering Management.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, experience with stage-gate processes, and expertise in cost modeling and BOM health. Travel for domestic/international project work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain for new product/engineering programs.
• Experience managing stage-gate or phase-gate development processes end-to-end.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalents.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPDI projects through seven phase-gate gates and reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, procurement, and services.
• Own project schedules, gate deliverables, and Smartsheet/SharePoint structures.
• Execute Product Cost Process and track cost targets at each gate.
• Manage Revenue, Margin, and Product Cost metrics in BCC and models.
• Coordinate with NPDI procurement leads on strategic sourcing and BOM health.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project scheduling

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

MBA preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

The Procurement Business Specialist is the single point of contact for Procurement on assigned projects (NPDI, ETO, SFA, VAVE, sustaining). This is an individual contributor role responsible for establishing a resilient, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain for new products by driving early supplier engagement, sourcing strategy execution, and procurement readiness throughout the NPDI phase-gate process.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates: Approve Idea - Approve Concept - Approve Development - Approve Launch - Approve Market Introduction - Approve Business Performance - Approve Project Closure
• Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and Global Offering Management
• Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; maintain the standard Smartsheet directory and SharePoint structure
• Execute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; track actual vs. target cost and Max Cost targets at each gate milestone
• Manage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; ensure Revenue, Margin, VCM, Gross Margin, Product Cost, Price, and Volume metrics are on track
• Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis, BOM Health Scorecards, and Single/Sole Source mitigation plans
• Provision new projects: name, number, Smartsheet directory, SharePoint site, dashboard, contact lists, and standard schedule
• Manage project risks, issues, and action items; maintain a current Risk & Issues Log and elevate blockers to program leadership
• Coordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments with engineering teams at key gate transitions
• Support manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting as products approach commercial launch
• Report project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; present at gate review meetings
• Drive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools, templates, and governance standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred

• 5 years of Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, supporting new product or engineering driven programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes end-to-end
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools
• Experience with cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions
• Strong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business is preferred.

Travel Time Required

• Ability to work overtime and travel (domestically and internationally) up to 10% is required.
• Ability to work as per Project priorities and take after hours calls as necessary.