Category Management Direct Senior Analyst

Vertiv Corporation • Westerville, OH • 9h ago

Job Description The Category Management Direct Specialist supports procurement by maintaining cost models, conducting market research, managing supplier data, executing eRFQs, and preparing KPIs and analytical reports. The role works closely with Commodity Managers, Supplier Quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data, effective supplier management, and timely execution of operational tasks such as shortages, pricing updates, and make-versus-buy analysis. It also serves as a procurement contact for large data center projects, tracking risks, milestones, and status updates to support leadership reporting and drive operational and commercial value across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES Category Strategy & Market Intelligence

Support execution of commodity strategies and align with cross-functional stakeholders.

Maintain and update category cost models, ensuring accuracy of inputs and assumptions.

Conduct market intelligence research including cost trends, capacity, industry developments, and regulatory changes to keep category strategy current.

Track effectiveness of category strategies and provide data-driven insights for improvements.

Cost Management & Analytics

Support development of cost-reduction pipelines and VA/VE activities.

Assist in annual cost negotiations through analysis, data gathering, and modeling.

Provide forward-looking PPV (Purchase Price Variance) forecasting and analysis to stakeholders.

Manage standard cost preparation inputs for assigned commodities.

Supplier Data, Systems & Reporting

Maintain supplier master data including lead times, pricing updates, and system accuracy.

Support PSL (Preferred Supplier List) maintenance activities.

Execute eRFQ processes end-to-end: send, track, and summarize supplier responses.

Conduct data collection and analysis for procurement reporting and decision support.

Supplier Management Support

Participate in supplier visits and support supplier collaboration activities.

Contribute to QBR preparation and supplier performance reviews.

Assist in supplier delivery and quality management activities through data monitoring and issue escalation support.

Operational Support

Support shortage and CO escalation processes by providing relevant data and analysis.

Manage price change and PO updates within procurement systems.

Assist in make-vs-buy analysis through cost modeling and data preparation.

Maintain compliance with payment terms and procurement policies.

Prepare and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for assigned categories.

Project Procurement Support

Serve as a procurement point of contact for large data center projects, tracking daily tasks, dependencies, and schedule alignment.

Monitor and escalate risks-including single-source, quality, and logistics issues-with supporting data and impact analysis.

Maintain detailed risk, mitigation, and status trackers; follow up on assigned actions to ensure timely and documented completion.

Provide updated procurement status for milestones and prepare detailed inputs for leadership reports, dashboards, and executive updat

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent in economics, operations management, supply chain or similar field of study (or equivalent experience).

1-2 years of experience in procurement, preferably direct manufacturing.

E-Sourcing experience in Zycus.

Strong analytical and Excel

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