Job Description Vertiv is looking for a Buyer II in Westerville, OH who will join our Purchasing team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer. This role provides essential support to the purchasing department, assisting with both administrative duties and entry-level purchasing tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department. Responsibilities: + Plan and monitor flow of materials for the prototype, alfa/beta production needs, as well as following the entire process along the NPDI cycle time. Keeping in control the right inventory value. + Planning purchase orders in alignment with production needs and laboratory requirements. + Work with Engineering, Labs, Production and Procurement to ensure the proper planning and purchasing of materials for NPDI: + Collect and elaborate any information for anticipation and/or postponement and perform this reschedule-in/reschedule-out activity in the System (Oracle). + Create Purchase orders according to the information received in the System (Oracle) but also during off-line NPDI project meetings, having the responsibility to track them back until they are aligned into the System (Oracle). + Daily contact with suppliers for calibration of deliveries. + Keep updated, constantly and precisely, all the materials planning parameters of the Company ERP system + Manage all the inbound materials in compliance to the Company rules for inventories: slow moving, obsolete excess. + Asses every opportunity aimed at simplifying the Supply Chain, drawing benefits like LT reduction, optimization of inventory rotation. + To work in accordance with ITC regulations. Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent required + Associate degree or bachelor's preferred + 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing administrative role or purchasing environment preferred + Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP (IFS) or purchasing software is a plus. + Basic understanding of purchasing processes and inventory management. + Effective communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment. Physical & Environmental Demands: - + PPE Required when on the production floor - earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc. + Frequent Sitting + Frequent Standing 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 At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 30,000 people worldwide and nearly $8 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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. #LI-MS1 About the Team 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. Equal Opportunity 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.