Manager, Buy-Out Purchasing

Vertiv Group•Westerville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buy-Out Purchasing Manager is responsible for both executing buy-out purchases and directly managing a team of buyers. This role manages complex and high-value buy-outs while ensuring consistent execution, supplier performance, and adherence to purchasing standards across the team. The position works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Finance to ensure buy-out purchases meet cost, quality, delivery, and working capital expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, or related field.
1-3+ years of experience of direct people leadership experience.
3-5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Proven ability to manage purchasing across multiple locations or a large-scale operation
Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, with attention to accuracy and detail
Highly organized and process oriented
Excellent problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex, multi-site manufacturing or global supply chains
Lean/Six Sigma certification
CPSM, SPSM, CIPS, CPP, and other relevant certifications

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate day-to-day activities of the buy-out purchasing team, ensuring priorities are aligned with customer project timelines and business needs.
Set clear expectations for execution quality, responsiveness, and accountability.
Balance workload across the team, reallocating resources as projects demand or risk changes.
Serve as the first escalation point for execution, supplier, or project-related issues.
Work closely with Engineering to clarify requirements and manage changes.
Coordinate with Operations and Planning to align buy-outs with schedules.
Maintain close alignment with customer project requirements, timelines, and milestones, ensuring buy-out purchasing activities support project delivery commitments.
Partner with Finance to support cost tracking and spend control.