Supply Chain Executive

We are seeking a highly capable and results-driven Supply Chain Executive to manage and optimize supply chain operations across the infrastructure solutions ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on third-party products and solutions. This role demands exceptional negotiation skills, strategic supplier management, and operational rigor to secure competitive pricing, favorable lead times, and reliable support. Additionally, the position plays a critical role in bid and tender support, ensuring cohesive and cost-effective propositions for customers.

Key Responsibilities (Stringent & Critical):

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Own end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes for third-party products and solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies to secure cost competitiveness, quality assurance, and delivery reliability.
• Monitor and enforce supplier performance metrics, implementing corrective actions for underperformance. Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regional regulations.
• Be a core member a part of the team to explore new technologies and developing new suppliers

Supplier Partnership & Negotiation

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure priority support and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations to achieve best-in-class pricing, optimized payment terms, and guaranteed lead times.
• Drive supplier accountability through structured business reviews and performance scorecards.

Bid & Tender Support

• Act as the supply chain lead in bid and tender processes, providing accurate cost structures, delivery commitments, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with sales, pre-sales, and finance teams to ensure competitive and cohesive solution proposals.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., shortages, delays, geopolitical impacts) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations, contractual obligations, and ethical sourcing standards.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier agreements, pricing databases, and lead-time commitments.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization to minimize disruptions and excess costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.

Requirements (Stringent):

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Deep understanding of data center industry and infrastructure solution ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain best practices, and vendor risk management.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills with proven ability to secure favorable commercial terms.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for cost analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or vendor management roles, preferably in technology or infrastructure solutions.
• Demonstrated success in managing strategic suppliers and supporting complex bids/tenders in a regional or multi-country environment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel regionally as needed.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel for cost modeling and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering.

• Professional certifications such as:

• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – desirable for bid/tender coordination
• Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

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'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 over 130  countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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