POSITION SUMMARY Vertiv is hiring a Commodity Specialist in Monterrey, MX who will be responsible for supporting the organization in meeting its daily responsibilities aligned with its strategic goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Work cross-functionally with planning, materials management, procurement, operations, master data management, engineering, and quality groups to improve internal processes related to supplier management, supplier evaluation, developing suppliers' OTD capability, managing transfer projects among suppliers, and supporting insourcing/outsourcing flex programs. Assist in supply chain performance improvements at the supplier level and support technical relationships with suppliers. Assist in management and facilitation of supplier performance and business reviews. Support Category Managers with data collection and analysis in support of strategic sourcing projects. Support dotted line/matrixed Global Indirect Procurement team as it relates to regional execution of global strategies. Own day-to-day assigned procurement activities related to their assigned categories, including but not limited to: supplier approvals, contract administration, and supplier administration. Lead and support data analysis for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to support category and/or negotiation strategies. Support and in some cases lead project management activities for strategic sourcing projects. May be asked to lead basic and moderately complex sourcing events. Build relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value. Help identify process improvements and lead initiatives for change. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent in business, supply chain, or similar field of study (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of experience in procurement, preferably Indirect. E-Sourcing experience, specifically with reverse auctions. Strong analytical skills and expert user of Microsoft Excel. A strong business acumen. Ability to work within a matrix management environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively. Process improvement skills. Project management skills - ability to organize and schedule people and tasks. Highly organized and can multi-task. TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 10% #J-18808-Ljbffr