A natural match if you have experience in procurement for technical equipment and managing vendor relationships in a fast-paced environment.
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Original posting from Vertiv
Who are we?
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 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 currently seeking a Procurement Manager - Services to join our dynamic team in Scandinavia!
What kind of work will you be doing?
Responsible for purchasing of commodities such as products, batteries, installation materials, project services from 3rd in the required quantity and proper quality. Controlling of purchase requisitions, securing best prices and on time deliveries. Negotiating commercial terms and conditions with Vertiv policies and procedures.
Creating and updating database for vendor price lists, organizing periodical meetings with the vendors to help cost reduction and also making contracts with vendors together with related internal parties.
Order placing, check and compare purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers with purchase orders entered into the system to discover and correct discrepancies in pricing, delivery dates and other required conditions.
Assist in efforts to pursue cost reduction in the guidance of the purchasing supervisor. Continuous effort to observe market trends and search for alternative potential suppliers.
Checking suppliers' invoices, hold & approvals when needed.
Supporting Project Management and Sales teams through make effort on project margin improvement
Coordinating with OPC, Project Management and Operation teams to secure on time deliveries, avoid excess stock
Main KPIs: Hard savings, E-sourcing, Payment terms, VMI (vendor managed inventory) if applicable
Market search and offer collection and following negotiations with the suppliers for sales projects
Effective communication with Suppliers, Internal Customers, Vertiv management
Act according to Vertiv internal procedures
What will make you successful?
3+ years’ experience in Procurement or supply chain in a supply chain related field.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
English and Swedish spoken language
Additional / Preferred Qualifications: -
Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to perform under pressure in a very fast paced, complex, and dynamic environment
Effectively communicate and influence positive results.
Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Experience of Technical equipment
High negotiating skills
MS Excel, Outlook, Oracle optional
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!
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
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Source: Vertiv careers