Sr. Manager, Procurement Ops & Supply Chain Transformation

Vertiv Co; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Manager, Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Transformation to lead operational excellence across the Americas, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive scalable growth.

You will champion digital solutions, automation, analytics, and data-driven decision making to modernize procurement processes, improve visibility, and accelerate value delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in procurement/supply chain.
• 3+ years leading high-performing teams.
• Experience with ERP platforms (Oracle/SAP) and digital tools.
• Experience using Power BI and analytics for visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Americas Procurement Operations team with strategic priorities.
• Drive operational excellence across procurement, purchasing, sourcing, and supplier operations.
• Standardize and optimize procurement processes through digital workflows and automation.
• Lead transformation initiatives to streamline workflows and digitize processes.
• Partner across functions to improve supplier performance, inventory, and cost.
• Utilize Power BI and real-time dashboards to monitor KPIs and enable decision making.
• Champion adoption of procurement technologies to boost productivity and compliance.
• Use predictive analytics to improve planning and decisions.
• Lead change management for new processes and systems.
• Serve as a trusted partner driving collaboration and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or Operations

Tools

ERP: Oracle/SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Power Platform

SharePoint/Enterprise tools

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to transform Procurement Operations across the Americas. As the Senior Manager, Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Transformation, you will lead operational excellence initiatives that improve procurement performance, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize business processes, and drive scalable growth.

Success in this role requires a strong procurement and supply chain leader who leverages Digital Solutions—including automation, analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, enterprise systems, and data-driven insights—to modernize operations, improve visibility, accelerate decision making, and deliver measurable business results. Technology is not the objective; it is the catalyst that enables procurement transformation.

Working cross-functionally with Category Management, Supplier Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, IT, Digital Solutions, and Global Supply Chain teams, you'll help shape the future of procurement while developing a high-performing team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and customer value.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the Americas Procurement Operations team, establishing strategic priorities, building organizational capability, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence across procurement, purchasing, sourcing execution, and supplier operations.
• Standardize and optimize procurement processes by leveraging digital workflows, automation, and system-driven controls to improve efficiency, compliance, consistency, and scalability.
• Lead business transformation initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, eliminate manual processes, and improve operational performance through process digitization and data-driven decision making.
• Partner with Category Management, Supplier Management, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Digital Solutions to improve supplier performance, inventory optimization, material availability, supply continuity, and cost performance.
• Leverage Power BI, enterprise reporting, advanced analytics, and real‑time dashboards to monitor KPIs, identify opportunities, improve visibility, and enable faster business decisions.
• Champion the adoption of procurement technologies, automation, and digital capabilities that improve productivity, compliance, user experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Utilize predictive analytics, planning tools, and operational insights to improve procurement planning and support informed business decisions.
• Lead change management initiatives that accelerate adoption of new processes, systems, and digital solutions across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted business partner, driving collaboration across functions to deliver measurable operational and business outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, or Operations.
• 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement operations, supplier management, inventory planning, sourcing, and supply chain best practices.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional operational excellence, process improvement, or procurement transformation initiatives.
• Experience leveraging ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or similar), procurement technologies, and digital tools to improve business performance.
• Experience using Power BI, dashboards, analytics, and reporting to drive operational visibility and data‑driven decision making.
• Strong understanding of workflow automation, business process optimization, and digital enablement within procurement or supply chain operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or global operations environment.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, AI‑enabled business tools, or similar enterprise technologies.
• Lean Six Sigma, CPSM, CSCP, APICS, or other relevant professional certifications.

Travel: Up to 10%.

Why Join Vertiv?

At Vertiv, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful transformation across a global procurement organization. You’ll partner with experienced leaders, influence enterprise‑wide initiatives, and help shape the future of procurement through operational excellence, innovation, and the strategic application of digital solutions. If you’re passionate about building high‑performing teams, modernizing business processes, and delivering measurable business impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Core Principles & Strategies

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

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
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

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. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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.

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