Vice President, Procurement, Americas

Location: Westerville, OH (Americas HQ) | In-office

Reports To: Regional President, Americas

Region: Americas (United States, Mexico, Latin America)

Job Level: Vice President.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President, Procurement - Americas provides strategic and operational leadership for all procurement activities across the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. This executive is accountable for category management (direct and indirect), strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, procurement business leads, procurement systems and analytics, and materials and manufacturing planning across the region. The role drives cost optimization, supply chain resilience, and operational excellence while supporting Vertiv's growth objectives and global procurement strategy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the Americas regional procurement strategy in alignment with Vertiv's global procurement vision and standardized processes with global to local adjustments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement organization spanning the US, Mexico, and LATAM, including Directors of Category Management (Direct and Indirect), Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Performance Management, Procurement Business Leads, and Procurement Systems & Analytics.
• Own regional procurement P&L accountability, including cost savings targets, spend management, and total cost of ownership optimization across all Americas manufacturing and service operations.
• Implement and govern the BOM Health Program within the Americas region, securing supporting resources for risk reduction projects across Operations, Engineering, and related functions.
• Lead supply chain risk and resiliency efforts across the Americas, including supply disruption mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and geopolitical risk management for US, Mexico, and LATAM operations.
• Drive tariff strategy, compliance, and execution including HTS code management, country-of-origin tracking, Section 232 tariff assessment, and supplier tariff charge validation across all Americas purchase orders.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships and negotiate master supply agreements, category contracts, and long-term partnership frameworks with key suppliers across the region.
• Champion procurement digital transformation initiatives including procurement systems, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Support New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) projects by ensuring procurement readiness and meeting Gate 5 risk targets for new product launches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Quality leadership to ensure procurement supports Vertiv's operational and commercial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Vertiv's Global Purchasing Card Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Supply Chain Direct Material Purchases Approval policy, and all applicable procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage procurement operations across key Americas locations including Westerville OH, Columbus OH, Delaware OH, Lombard IL, Lincoln NE, Anderson SC, Monterrey MX, Reynosa MX, Tijuana MX, Mexicali MX, and Guadalajara MX, as well as emerging LATAM facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role (VP or Senior Director level).
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement operations across multiple countries, with specific expertise in US and Mexico manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and contract negotiation for direct and indirect materials.
• Strong knowledge of tariff management, trade compliance, HTS classification, and customs regulations applicable to cross-border procurement in the Americas.
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings, supply chain resilience improvements, and procurement transformation at scale.
• Experience managing procurement teams of 50+ employees across geographically dispersed locations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders, business unit presidents, and cross-functional leadership.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree.
• CPM, CPSM, or equivalent professional procurement certification.
• Experience in critical infrastructure, power management, data center, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Oracle ERP procurement modules and procurement analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems as applied to procurement processes.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic vision and ability to translate global procurement strategy into regional execution.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse teams across cultures and geographies.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical acumen.
• Agility in navigating complex, matrixed global organizations.
• Commitment to Vertiv's values, Code of Conduct, and safety culture.