Commodity Manager (CAPEX)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Procurement Commodity Manager will lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for capital expenditures (Capex) and facilities-related projects, managing an annual spend of $50–100M. Reporting into Americas Indirect Procurement, this role is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and executing Capex initiatives across manufacturing sites in the Americas. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to meet aggressive cost and timing targets in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross-functional category teams to develop and maintain strategic sourcing plans for Capex and facilities-related procurement within the Americas region.
• Own long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives for assigned spend categories, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and execute sourcing, negotiation, and contracting strategies that support category objectives and deliver measurable value.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and cost modeling to identify high-impact opportunities that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and maintain Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or Total Landed Cost models in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Deliver improvements in cost, cash flow, quality, and risk across assigned categories.
• Collaborate with global Indirect Procurement colleagues in a matrixed environment to ensure alignment and leverage global synergies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across manufacturing sites to support project execution and strategic value delivery.
• Manage preferred supplier relationships with a “plan for every partner” approach to ensure performance, continuity, and competitive pricing.
• Act as the category owner, partnering closely with value stream teams to enhance procurement performance and reduce friction for internal customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years of experience in a Procurement-related role, preferable in Category Management.
• Bachelor’s degree Industrial Engineering, International Business or related
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Analytical Skills
• Good technical knowledge of Procurement/Sourcing
• Good influencing, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred, but not required:
  • Procurement related job in manufacturing company
  • Experience with procurement of manufacturing production equipment.
Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 10%

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.

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Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.