Buyout Category Manager

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Category Manager Buyout leads Vertiv’s Buyout/Drop Ship Procurement Program, overseeing commercial execution, supplier engagement, cost negotiation and process governance across multiple category projects. This role ensures buyout transactions are cost-competitive, compliant with established thresholds, and aligned with Vertiv’s strategic goals for margin improvement, visibility, and supplier performance. The position serves as the primary bridge between Application Engineering, Offering Management, Procurement, and Strategic Suppliers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Execution: - Manage the end-to-end Buyout/Drop Ship Process across multiple categories. - Ensure smooth RFQ flow, quote validation, cost negotiation, and pricing accuracy in ERP and ETO systems. - Assess and optimize the current buyout process, ensuring successful implementation of the updated approach across multiple categories. Supplier and Stakeholder Coordination: - Act as the central liaison between Application Engineering, Procurement, Offering, and Service teams to streamline quoting and delivery. - Drive source selection and execute e-sourcing for buyouts in close collaboration with the Applica...