Senior Category Manager

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Vertiv is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic alignment between Vertiv’s Category Management organization and the Great Lakes purchasing team. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive integration plan that embeds Great Lakes Procurement into Vertiv’s operating model across Direct, Indirect, Logistics, NPDI, and Sourcing Management. The position ensures consistency in category strategies, pricing, contracts, supplier engagement, and procurement processes, while streamlining communication and aligning procurement activities with Vertiv’s broader business objectives. This role serves as a critical liaison between stakeholders and procurement teams. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Alignment & Category Management: - Serve as the primary liaison between Vertiv’s category management, key stakeholders, and Great Lakes purchasing team to ensure alignment on category strategies. - Communicate and coordinate cost reduction objectives and initiatives to achieve savings targets. - Share procurement requirements, schedules, and strategic plans with Great Lakes’ stakeholders effectively. Supplier Management & Performance: - Collaborate wi...