Procurement Excellence Sr. Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Procurement Transformation Lead will serve as the central coordinator for tariff-related initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, effective internal communication, and timely execution of mitigation strategies. This role focuses on driving cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Finance, Trade Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders, while collaborating with external suppliers for data aggregation. Tariff mitigation plays a critical role in protecting the company’s cost structure and supply continuity amid evolving trade regulations. By proactively identifying and executing mitigation strategies, this role directly contributes to reducing financial risk and unlocking cost savings across the global supply chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Internal Communication & Coordination
• Reporting & Analysis
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Governance & Compliance
• Act as the primary liaison for tariff-related updates across Procurement teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate information flow between tariff specialists, category managers, and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
• Consolidate tariff impact data from internal and external sources into actionable reports and dashboards.
• Track progress on mitigation initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Drive execution of tariff-related changes, including process improvements and compliance measures.
• Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
• Partner with Procurement teams, tariff specialists, Finance, Trade Compliance and Operations to implement tariff strategies and ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Support decision-making by providing clear summaries of tariff impacts and recommended actions.
• Ensure all tariff-related processes meet internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting purposes.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Percent and dollar reduction in tariff exposure
• Number of alternate suppliers onboarded
• Timeliness of mitigation plan execution
• Supply continuity

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a Supply chain or equivalent in business, or similar field of study (or equivalent experience).
• 10-12 years of experience in supply chain, preferably direct manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years of project leader experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels. 
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint).
• Oracle EBS experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of tariff regulations, trade compliance and procurement processes preferred. 
• Collaborative mindset with experience in stakeholder engagement.
• A strong business acumen
• Ability to work within a matrix management environment
• Process improvement skills
• Highly organized and can multi-task

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action