Buyer II

Brief Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Intermediate level buyer to join our team. This role is responsible for planning and procuring material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost. Maintain inventory levels, address shortage and support customer demand. This position also includes supplier engagement and performance management to ensure alignment with customer expectations and overall business objectives. Responsibilities: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, supplier information, and inventory data. Scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and creating presentations as needed. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication and correspondence. Processing purchase orders, including creating, updating, and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery. Conduct basic research on suppliers and products to support purchasing decisions. Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delays. Support in managing supplier relationships by assisting in resolving issues and maintaining good communication. Help maintain accurate inventory levels by coordinating with receiving and warehouse teams to track materials. Input, update, and manage data in purchasing and inventory management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Update customer sales order SSD daily and recommend expedited shipping when necessary to support pull-in requests and meet customer expectations. Assist NPDI project team for new product launch. Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports on purchasing activity, inventory status, and order tracking. Assist with expense tracking and invoice reconciliation. Qualifications: Minimum Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or equivalent functional experience required 3-5 years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent customer service skills Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Proficient in MS office Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred Understanding of business financials Physical & Environmental Demands: No Special Physical Requirements Time Travel Required: Less than 5% 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Work Authorization 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv Group Corporation