Buyer I
4 months ago
Job Description:
Vertiv is looking to hire a Buyer in Westerville, Ohio, responsible for acquiring specific commodities to meet the demand of the Americas' business, in collaboration with the Americas Commodity and SIOP teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers based on demand.
- Maintain accurate purchase order details in the ERP system.
- Support internal customers like Offering managers, Warranty team, NPDI, and Project Managers.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and liaise with relevant departments for next steps.
- Coordinate information between suppliers, Materials & Commodity Management.
- Follow spot buy and freight cost management processes to minimize business costs.
- Explore options with the Commodity team for negotiating prices/terms on spot buys.
- Manage purchase order lines for additional charges.
- Collaborate with quality and logistics teams for any manufacturing rework due to quality issues.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Associates degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a penchant for fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound understanding of cost management practices.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with leaders.
- Positive attitude.
- Associates degree required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- No specific physical requirements.
- ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS.
- No Specific Environmental Demands. TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED. None.
- The successful candidate will embody Vertiv's Core Principles & Safety Behaviors to drive our Strategic Priorities.
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 Purpose.
- Foster a Customer-Centric Approach.
- Think Big and Implement.
- Lead by Example.
- Drive Ongoing Improvement.
- Learning and Development.
We advocate for equal opportunities in hiring, employment terms, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without any form of discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
If you encounter challenges due to a disability when accessing or using this website for job applications, you can request assistance by contacting us via email. If you are intrigued by this role and wish to learn more, please explore the company's careers page. No calls or agencies, please. Vertiv will solely hire candidates with legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.