Procurement manager

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Transformation Lead will serve as the central coordinator for tariff-related initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, effective internal communication, and timely execution of mitigation strategies. This role focuses on driving cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Finance, Trade Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders, while collaborating with external suppliers for data aggregation. Tariff mitigation plays a critical role in protecting the company’s cost structure and supply continuity amid evolving trade regulations. By proactively identifying and executing mitigation strategies, this role directly contributes to reducing financial risk and unlocking cost savings across the global supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Internal Communication & Coordination
• Reporting & Analysis
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Governance & Compliance
• Act as the primary liaison for tariff-related updates across Procurement teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate information flow between tariff specialists, category managers, and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
• Consolidate tariff impact data from internal and external sources into actionable reports and dashboards.
• Track progress on mitigation initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Drive execution of tariff-related changes, including process improvements and compliance measures.
• Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
• Partner with Procurement teams, tariff specialists, Finance, Trade Compliance and Operations to implement tariff strategies and ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Support decision-making by providing clear summaries of tariff impacts and recommended actions.
• Ensure all tariff-related processes meet internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting purposes.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Percent and dollar reduction in tariff exposure
• Number of alternate suppliers onboarded
• Timeliness of mitigation plan execution
• Supply continuity
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Supply chain or equivalent in business, or similar field of study (or equivalent experience).
• 10-12 years of experience in supply chain, preferably direct manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of project leader experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint).
• Oracle EBS experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of tariff regulations, trade compliance and procurement processes preferred.
• Collaborative mindset with experience in stakeholder engagement.
• A strong business acumen
• Ability to work within a matrix management environment
• Process improvement skills
• Highly organized and can multi-task
  
  

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A
  
  

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10%

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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

OUR 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About Us

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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

OUR 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
  
  

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity 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.