Supply Chain Project Manager

Vertiv•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Supply Chain Project Manager leads and manages the resources needed for supply chain activities to deliver data center solutions. The role coordinates resources within Vertiv and with third parties across procurement, logistics, and manufacturing. Its primary objective is to support the Program Manager in executing and delivering a cost-effective engineered solution. The position establishes and drives project sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing strategies and activities, coordinating closely with the Project Director and cross-functional teams. It oversees supply chain budgets, schedules, procurement, supplier selection, delivery tracking, risk mitigation, cost estimates, quality, and team capacity. The role also supports client-facing meetings, promotes customer satisfaction and a safe, productive work environment, and provides performance feedback to the relevant line organization or third parties. Domestic and international travel of up to 50% is expected. Working hours may vary and may include after-hours work, weekends, and holidays. Vertiv states that it will employ only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States and will not provide sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technology field with business aptitude.
At least 7 years of experience in management.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or procurement.
At least 5 years of experience in building or facility projects and management.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, plan and prioritize, and organize and coordinate work with others.
Ability to communicate technical information and complex ideas effectively.
Effective public speaking skills for prepared presentations and impromptu speaking.
Persuasive communication, diplomacy, and tact.
Professionalism, including cooperation, courtesy, assertiveness, receptiveness to constructive criticism, and confidence.
Strong customer relations skills and ability to provide prompt, personalized service.
Ability to handle stressful situations, resolve conflicts, and meet deadlines.
Valid driver’s license.
Eligibility to obtain a passport.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; Vertiv will not provide work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Strong data center market knowledge.
Experience managing an engineering team.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and oversee supply chain activities, including budgets.
Define sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing strategies for projects with the Project Director, including supplier selection and manufacturing location and approach (Vertiv or third-party production).
Drive sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing activities according to the approved project plan.
Coordinate day-to-day work among supply chain functions and teams, including Vertiv business units, procurement, operations, and project management.
Maintain day-to-day communication among engineering, supply chain functions, and other project functions.
Coordinate with the sales organization to ensure project information is current.
Track supply chain activities and coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, factory integration, and site activities.
Keep project schedules updated and proactively assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
Track procurement and purchasing plans to control costs, ensure timely sourcing, and achieve cost-effective, high-quality solutions; engage appropriate commodity managers or purchasing specialists in supplier selection, sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contract management, and payment terms.
Define, scope, and assist with sourcing external engineering, site management, or other services needed to deliver projects in compliance with applicable codes and location considerations.
Ensure purchase orders are placed on time and monitor and follow up on deliveries.
Promote employee involvement and excellence in productivity, customer service, quality, inventory management, and Environmental Health & Safety.
Monitor performance and provide regular feedback to the line organization or third parties regarding employees’ project performance.
Foster employee engagement, communicate business and operational goals, serve as a role model, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Develop or support development of project cost estimates based on engineering bills of materials and submit estimates for Project Director approval.
Support the Program Manager in meetings with the client or the client’s representative.
Promote a professional Vertiv image and establish and maintain high customer satisfaction.
Manage sourcing and procurement budgets and schedules, cost containment, supplier selection quality and timeliness, supplier contracts and quality, manufacturing quality and performance, budgets and schedules, and Supply Chain team capacity and utilization.