Senior Director, Infrastructure Procurement & Strategy

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in the United States seeks a Sr. Director, Procurement – Infrastructure Solutions to lead the Americas IS procurement organization during a period of accelerated, hyper-scale growth.

This senior executive will drive end-to-end category strategies, supplier performance, and TCO reductions while guiding a team of Category Managers and Project Procurement Leads. The role requires decisive leadership, cross-functional collaboration with executive teams, and a proven ability to scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a technical or business field with 10+ years in procurement/supply chain leadership.
• 5+ years managing direct category areas in high-growth tech/industrial sectors.
• 3+ years leading project procurement, cycles or NPD management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of category managers and project procurement leads to develop strategies.
• Collaborate with Global Category Teams, Operations, Engineering, and AME.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and mitigate risk with robust strategies.
• Oversee major contract negotiations, long-term supply agreements, and SRM.
• Drive end-to-end project procurement and on-time delivery at target cost.

Skills

Thriving in Fast-Paced Environments

Executive Presence & Influence

Analytical & Strategic Agility

Process Transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Vertiv in the United States seeks a Sr. Director, Procurement – Infrastructure Solutions to lead the Americas IS procurement organization during a period of accelerated, hyper-scale growth.

This senior executive will drive end-to-end category strategies, supplier performance, and TCO reductions while guiding a team of Category Managers and Project Procurement Leads. The role requires decisive leadership, cross-functional collaboration with executive teams, and a proven ability to scale