Full time
Vertiv Co.
Westerville, OH, USA
The Category Management Direct Specialist supports procurement by maintaining cost models, conducting market research, managing supplier data, executing eRFQs, and preparing KPIs and analytical reports. The role works closely with Commodity Managers, Supplier Quality, and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate data, effective supplier management, and timely execution of operational tasks such as shortages, pricing updates, and make‑versus‑buy analysis. It also serves as a procurement contact for large data center projects, tracking risks, milestones, and status updates to support leadership reporting and drive operational and commercial value across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Category Strategy & Market Intelligence Support execution of commodity strategies and align with cross‑functional stakeholders. Maintain and update category cost models, ensuring accuracy of inputs and assumptions. Conduct market intelligence research including cost trends,...

