Commodity Manager EMEA - Ocean

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 $5 billion in sales, 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. 

 

We are now looking for a new Commodity Manager EMEA- Ocean to join our dynamic team in Nove Mesto nad Vahom, Slovakia!

 

As a Commodity Manager EMEA- Ocean, you will provide with technical support in the purchase of commodities, cooperation with the development department in securing new products at the regional level.

 

What kind of work will you be doing?

 

• Manage the development of resource strategies in accordance with the company's business plan.

• Develop commodity goals and objectives, manages suppliers and other resources, thus ensuring the fulfillment of the company's goals.

• Provide guidance and advice within its function.

• Manage regional and local commodity strategies.

• Support the market price by increasing the number of projects negotiating more favorable conditions with suppliers.

• Develop a resource strategy for continuous improvement and shortening of the supply chain cycle while maintaining the timely delivery of the finished product to the customer.

• Manage the selection of suppliers (import / export) in accordance with the company's environmental program.

• Evaluate analyzes and recommends changes / improvements to programs and processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the ENPS EMEA supply chain.

• Implement approved recommendations and ensures compliance with all operating procedures and regulations.

• Other responsibilities include: support for regional and local procurement teams, regional logistics.

 

Required qualifications:

 

• Education of technical or economic focus in the field of Business Management.
• Required practice:  min. 6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, operations.
• Languages:  English – fluent 
• PC skills:  Expert - MS Office.

 

Personality prerequisites:

 

•        Communication skills.

•        Problem solving skills.

•        Organizational skills.

•        Able to work with people from other departments, take care of their needs.

•        Resistant to stress.

 

 

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

 

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.