Vice President, Procurement, Americas

Vertiv Group•Westerville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Procurement — Americas provides strategic and operational leadership for procurement across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. The role is accountable for direct and indirect category management, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, procurement business leads, procurement systems and analytics, and materials and manufacturing planning across the region. It drives cost optimization, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence in support of Vertiv’s growth objectives and global procurement strategy. The role leads procurement teams across the Americas, manages regional procurement P&L accountability, and oversees supplier relationships, tariffs, risk mitigation, and procurement transformation. It collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Quality leadership, supports new product introduction, and ensures compliance with Vertiv policies and applicable procurement procedures. The position is based in-office at the Americas headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, and manages operations across specified US and Mexico locations as well as emerging Latin American facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
15 or more years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at VP or Senior Director level.
Experience leading procurement operations across multiple countries, with specific expertise in US and Mexico manufacturing environments.
Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and contract negotiation for direct and indirect materials.
Strong knowledge of tariff management, trade compliance, HTS classification, and customs regulations applicable to cross-border procurement in the Americas.
Track record of delivering significant cost savings, supply chain resilience improvements, and procurement transformation at scale.
Experience managing procurement teams of 50 or more employees across geographically dispersed locations.
Executive presence and ability to influence C-suite stakeholders, business unit presidents, and cross-functional leadership.
Strategic vision and ability to translate global procurement strategy into regional execution.
Ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse teams across cultures and geographies.
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
Data-driven decision-making and strong analytical acumen.
Agility in navigating complex, matrixed global organizations.
Commitment to Vertiv’s values, Code of Conduct, and safety culture.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
CPM, CPSM, or equivalent professional procurement certification.
Experience in critical infrastructure, power management, data center, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Experience with Oracle ERP procurement modules and procurement analytics platforms.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems as applied to procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Americas regional procurement strategy in alignment with Vertiv’s global procurement vision and standardized processes, adapting global processes to local needs.
Lead, mentor, and develop the regional procurement organization across the US, Mexico, and Latin America, including category management, strategic sourcing, supplier performance, procurement business leads, and systems and analytics teams.
Own regional procurement P&L accountability, including cost savings targets, spend management, and total cost of ownership optimization across Americas manufacturing and service operations.
Implement and govern the BOM Health Program in the Americas, securing resources for risk-reduction projects across Operations, Engineering, and related functions.
Lead supply chain risk and resiliency efforts, including supply disruption mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and geopolitical risk management.
Drive tariff strategy, compliance, and execution, including HTS code management, country-of-origin tracking, Section 232 tariff assessment, and validation of supplier tariff charges across Americas purchase orders.
Oversee strategic supplier relationships and negotiate master supply agreements, category contracts, and long-term partnership frameworks.
Champion procurement digital transformation, systems, analytics, and business intelligence to support data-driven decisions.
Support New Product Development and Introduction projects by ensuring procurement readiness and meeting Gate 5 risk targets for new product launches.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Quality leadership to align procurement with operational and commercial objectives.
Ensure compliance with Vertiv’s Global Purchasing Card Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Supply Chain Direct Material Purchases Approval policy, and applicable procurement policies and procedures.
Manage procurement operations across Westerville, Columbus, and Delaware, Ohio; Lombard, Illinois; Lincoln, Nebraska; Anderson, South Carolina; Monterrey, Reynosa, Tijuana, Mexicali, and Guadalajara, Mexico; and emerging Latin American facilities.