purchasing senior coordinator

Job Description

At Vertiv, we don’t just hire talent—we cultivate leaders who drive innovation and engage teams to push the limits of what’s possible. As a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, we are scaling up to meet the demands of AI, data centers, and next-gen technology—and we need bold, high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.

Why Vertiv?

• High-Performance Culture: We empower you to think big, execute with excellence, and deliver impact. Our performance-driven mindset rewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awards are given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward.
• Leadership Without Limits: Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titles—it’s about accountability, trust, and ownership. Our leaders engage and drive with collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture.
• Limitless Growth & Learning: We believe in continuous development. Whether through rotational programs or high-impact projects, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career.
• A Place for Everyone: Our commitment to inclusion ensures that all employee’s unique strengths and perspectives are valued. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your success is celebrated.
  
  

Job Summary

Manages the end-to-end flow of purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring alignment with category strategies and compliance with company policies. Handles daily procurement activities, including order placement and delivery, while coordinating with suppliers, requestors, and Business Units to address process concerns. Drives and supports process improvements to enhance efficiency and achieve business goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Procures indirect materials to meet requestor’s requirements at an optimal cost and schedules supplier deliveries based on requirements
• Create and manage purchase orders within the Oracle ERP system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Creates purchase requisitions and assists requesters with the creation or completion of requisitions as required
• Ensure all documentation exists and supports each Purchase Requisition
• Convert Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders following the required turnaround time
• Does significant follow-ups with requestors and approvers on purchase requisitions and purchase orders for approvals
• Assist Requesters with creating receipt against the appropriate purchase orders/purchase order lines
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order placement, status updates, and resolution issues
• Generate Monthly KPI Metrics and Weekly Report Summary
• Contributes major project/process improvements that will provide high impact to business unit objectives and goals
• Provide support to the Purchasing Manager and contribute to achieving departmental KPIs
• Resolve invoices assigned from own queue/list
• Plans and collaborates on workload and projects with the team in cooperation with immediate superior
• Performs business continuity (back-up) as required
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any 4-year course preferably Supply Chain/Accounting/Industrial Engineering/Business related discipline
• 2 years Purchasing / Supply Chain / Procurement related experience
• Intermediate MS Excel knowledge is a must - ability to work with pivot tables, charts
• Intermediate MS PowerPoint knowledge
• Detail-oriented
• Quality mindset
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Strong written and communication skills
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have good analytical skills
• Ability to participate in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to apply new skills and concepts quickly
• Ability to co-lead Projects
  
  

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

• Think Big and Execute
• Act With Urgency
• Own It
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Lead by Example
  
  

About The Team

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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