Strategic Sourcing Manager: Localized Ops & Cost Leadership

Vertiv Co; Santa Catarina; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead supplier on-time delivery improvements, local sourcing, and cost-reduction pipelines for assigned categories within the Vertiv Americas region.

You will partner with Category Management, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Planning, Operations, Engineering and Logistics to boost supplier performance, resiliency, and alignment with global procurement standards.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related area.
• 3+ years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement.
• ISM or APICS certification (preferred).
• Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence training (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Microsoft Excel usage.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Travel documentation for USA required.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Fluent English speaking & comprehension with collaboration ability.
• Demonstrated process improvement and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive supplier performance improvement programs for on-time delivery, cost, quality, and risk reduction.
• Lead regular supplier business and performance reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Lead local sourcing activities for Monterrey plant and drive change.
• Localize critical parts to improve lead time, cost, quality, and agility.
• Expand cost reduction pipelines and execute cost reduction projects.
• Drive supplier compliance programs and accountability for improvement actions.
• Collaborate across planning, materials, procurement, operations, and quality groups to improve supplier management processes.
• Build and grow supplier relationships and improve supply chain performance.
• Localize suppliers where possible to reduce lead time and costs.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations on supply chain initiatives.
• Support Total Cost of Ownership analysis for category/negotiation strategies.
• Lead moderately complex sourcing events and change initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders to realize strategic and financial value.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Business acumen

Communication skills

Process improvement

Project management

Multi-tasking

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related area

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vertiv Co in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead supplier on-time delivery improvements, local sourcing, and cost-reduction pipelines for assigned categories within the Vertiv Americas region.

You will partner with Category Management, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Planning, Operations, Engineering and Logistics to boost supplier performance, resiliency, and alignment with global procurement standards.