Sr. Manager, Procurement Ops & Supply Chain Transformation

Job Description Vertiv is seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to transform Procurement Operations across the Americas. As the Senior Manager, Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Transformation, you will lead operational excellence initiatives that improve procurement performance, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize business processes, and drive scalable growth. Success in this role requires a strong procurement and supply chain leader who leverages Digital Solutions-including automation, analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, enterprise systems, and data-driven insights-to modernize operations, improve visibility, accelerate decision making, and deliver measurable business results. Technology is not the objective; it is the catalyst that enables procurement transformation. Working cross-functionally with Category Management, Supplier Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, IT, Digital Solutions, and Global Supply Chain teams, you'll help shape the future of procurement while developing a high-performing team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and customer value. What You'll Do * Lead and develop the Americas Procurement Operations team, establishing strategic priorities, building organizational capability, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. * Drive operational excellence across procurement, purchasing, sourcing execution, and supplier operations. * Standardize and optimize procurement processes by leveraging digital workflows, automation, and system-driven controls to improve efficiency, compliance, consistency, and scalability. * Lead business transformation initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, eliminate manual processes, and improve operational performance through process digitization and data-driven decision making. * Partner with Category Management, Supplier Management, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, IT, and Digital Solutions to improve supplier performance, inventory optimization, material availability, supply continuity, and cost performance. * Leverage Power BI, enterprise reporting, advanced analytics, and real-time dashboards to monitor KPIs, identify opportunities, improve visibility, and enable faster business decisions. * Champion the adoption of procurement technologies, automation, and digital capabilities that improve productivity, compliance, user experience, and organizational effectiveness. * Utilize predictive analytics, planning tools, and operational insights to improve procurement planning and support informed business decisions. * Lead change management initiatives that accelerate adoption of new processes, systems, and digital solutions across the organization. * Serve as a trusted business partner, driving collaboration across functions to deliver measurable operational and business outcomes. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. * 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Operations, or Operations. * 3+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams. * Strong knowledge of procurement operations, supplier management, inventory planning, sourcing, and supply chain best practices. * Demonstrated success leading cross-functional o