Manage end-to-end procurement projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, supplier onboarding and transitions, stakeholder communication, and PMO continuous improvement to ensure supplier performance, compliance, and alignment with procurement policies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Manage the delivery of procurement projects from initiation through execution and completion.
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers to ensure effective project delivery.
- Coordinate resources across functional teams and suppliers to meet project objectives.
- Track progress against milestones, manage issues, and implement corrective actions as required.
- Ensure alignment with procurement policies, governance standards, and company objectives.
Supplier & Sourcing Project Support
- Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and transition projects.
- Collaborate with Category and Sourcing teams on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
- Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on project status and deliverables.
- Provide clear and timely updates to the Vice President of Global Direct Procurement and relevant teams.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and project reviews.
Risk & Compliance Management
- Identify and mitigate project risks, including supply continuity, financial exposure, and regulatory or operational risks.
- Ensure adherence to trade compliance, ESG, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and dashboards for project tracking and review.
PMO & Continuous Improvement Support
- Contribute to the development and adoption of standard project management methodologies and tools within the Global Procurement PMO.
- Capture lessons learned and support process improvements across procurement projects.
- Collaborate with other Project Managers and teams to share best practices and knowledge.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Third-level degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline.
- 3–7 years’ experience in project management within Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing in a global environment.
- Experience managing projects involving supplier transitions, sourcing, or operational improvements.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and category management principles.
- Project management training or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile, or Lean PM).
- Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools and systems (MS Project, Smartsheet, SAP/Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Excel).
- Strong command of English (Written and Oral)
Desirable
- Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training.
- Experience with ESG, supplier sustainability, or responsible sourcing initiatives.
- Knowledge of supply chain risk management and strategic procurement frameworks.
- Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
Core Competencies
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Adaptability to dynamic and cross-cultural environments
Physical & Travel Requirements
- Based at Vertiv Office, Shenzhen, China.
- International travel approximately 25% depending on project requirements (supplier sites, workshops, or cross-functional meetings).
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.
Equal Opportunity 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.
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