Job Description for Commodity Manager at Vertiv, Ireland
About Us
Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. We are focused on solving the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions.
Role Overview
We are now looking for a new Commodity Manager to join our dynamic team in Burnfoot, Ireland. The Commodity strategy includes coordinating each function to streamline and improve supply chain performance, including material containment, material productivity, inventory turnover, cycle time reduction, supplier development, and performance management to improve the business overall customer on-time delivery and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Directs development of the sourcing strategy consistent with the company's business plan.
* Develops commodity goals and objectives, manages suppliers and other resources to ensure goals and objectives are met.
* Provides leadership and guidance in a cross-functional role.
* Meets with supplier base to ensure the highest level of service.
* Works together with the Supply Chain Engineering team to develop plans to continually upgrade service level and conduct Quarterly Business reviews with our preferred supplier base.
* Supports company trade, import/export, and environmental compliance programs related to supplier selection and management.
Requirements:
* Minimum BS or MS degree in Business Management or Engineering
* Minimum 5 years direct and increasing responsible positions in Purchasing, Procurement, Operations, and Materials
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Well-developed negotiations skills
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Computer and software applications skills required
* Proactive and high-energy style
Core Principles and Strategic Priorities
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.