Manager, Buy-Out Purchasing

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buy‑Out Purchasing Manager is responsible for both executing buy‑out purchases and directly managing a team of buyers. This role manages complex and high‑value buy‑outs while ensuring consistent execution, supplier performance, and adherence to purchasing standards across the team.

The position works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and Finance to ensure buy‑out purchases meet cost, quality, delivery, and working capital expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership & Daily Direction
  • Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day activities of the buy‑out purchasing team, ensuring priorities are aligned with customer project timelines and business needs.
  • Set clear expectations for execution quality, responsiveness, and accountability.
  • Balance workload across the team, reallocating resources as projects demand or risk changes.
  • Serve as the first escalation point for execution, supplier, or project‑related issues.
• Cross-Functional Execution
  • Work closely with Engineering to clarify requirements and manage changes.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Planning to align buy‑outs with schedules.
  • Maintain close alignment with customer project requirements, timelines, and milestones, ensuring buy‑out purchasing activities support project delivery commitments.
  • Partner with Finance to support cost tracking and spend control.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, or related field.
• 1-3+ years of experience of direct people leadership experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Proven ability to manage purchasing across multiple locations or a large-scale operation
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Ability to work within a matrix management environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, with attention to accuracy and detail
• Highly organized and process oriented
• Excellent problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in complex, multi-site manufacturing or global supply chains
• Lean/Six Sigma certification 
• CPSM, SPSM, CIPS, CPP, and other relevant certifications

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10%

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
• Innovations
• 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
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

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 revenue, 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. 

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.