Job Description

Vertiv is hiring

This is where strategy meets execution. At Vertiv, you’ll own and influence $50M–$100M in annual Capex spend, driving sourcing strategy and delivering measurable impact across manufacturing operations in the Americas.

The Procurement Commodity Manager will lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for capital expenditures (Capex) and facilities-related projects, managing an annual spend of $50–100M. Reporting into Americas Indirect Procurement, this role is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and executing Capex initiatives across manufacturing sites in the Americas. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to meet aggressive cost and timing targets in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

 What You’ll Own

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement execution for $50M–$100M annual Capex & facilities spend 
• Drive end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: strategy, RFx, negotiation, contracting, and supplier execution 
• Build and execute category strategies aligned to cost, timeline, and growth objectives 
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and finance to deliver critical initiatives 
• Leverage spend analytics, market intelligence, and cost modeling to identify savings opportunities 
• Develop and maintain Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) / Total Landed Cost models 
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost, cash flow, quality, and risk mitigation 
• Own supplier relationships, performance management, and long-term sourcing strategies 
• Collaborate across a matrixed global procurement organization to drive alignment and scale 
• Act as the category owner, enhancing procurement performance and internal customer experience 

 Minimum Required Qualifications (Quantifiable / Must-Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, International Business, or related field  
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management 
• Experience managing or supporting multi-million-dollar ($10M+) Capex or indirect spend categories, including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier execution 
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable results (e.g., cost savings, cost avoidance, cash flow improvements) 
• Experience leading strategic sourcing events (RFx) and supplier negotiations 
• Proficiency in spend analytics, cost modeling, and data-driven decision making 
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with defined scope, timelines, and deliverables 
• Working knowledge of procurement systems, contracting, and sourcing processes 

 Preferred Qualifications (Behavioral / Nice-to-Have)

• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, growth environment 
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments 
• Exposure to procurement of production equipment or capital projects 
• Bilingual English / Spanish 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization 
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative 
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement 
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to build relationships across functions 

 Travel

• ~10% travel across the Americas

 Why Join Vertiv

You won’t just manage spend—you’ll shape strategy, drive multimillion-dollar decisions, and directly impact manufacturing growth across a global organization. This is a role for someone who wants visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to deliver real, measurable results.

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

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

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  High-Performance Culture•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

VERTIV 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

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs.  Vertiv solves 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 and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

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

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].