Commodity (CAPEX) Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement execution for $50M–$100M in annual Capex and facilities spend across the Americas
• Drive the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including strategy, RFx, negotiation, contracting, and supplier execution
• Build and execute category strategies aligned with cost, timeline, and growth objectives
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams to deliver critical initiatives
• Leverage spend analytics, market intelligence, and cost modeling to identify savings opportunities
• Develop and maintain Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Landed Cost models
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and long-term sourcing strategies
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost, cash flow, quality, and risk mitigation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, International Business, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management
• Experience managing or supporting multi-million-dollar ($10M+) Capex or indirect spend categories
• Proven track record in leading RFx events and supplier negotiations
• Proficiency in spend analytics, cost modeling, and data-driven decision making
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with defined scopes and timelines
• Working knowledge of procurement systems, contracting, and sourcing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Exposure to the procurement of production equipment or capital projects
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed global organization
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven growth environments

About the Company

Vertiv designs, manufactures, and services mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. With $4.4 billion in sales and a global reach in nearly 70 countries, Vertiv provides the essential solutions that power the digital world.