Indirect Category Manager - EMEA

Location: Tognana, Italy (Primary) | Bologna, Italy (Secondary)
Function: EMEA Indirect Procurement
Reports to: Director, EMEA Indirect Procurement

About Vertiv

At Vertiv, we design, manufacture and service the critical infrastructure
technologies that enable vital applications for data centres, communication
networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are looking for an
experienced procurement professional to join our EMEA Indirect Procurement team
as an Indirect Category Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of strategic indirect spend
categories, shape procurement strategy, drive supplier performance, and deliver
measurable business value across the EMEA region.

The Opportunity

As the Indirect Category Manager, you will own and execute category strategies
across assigned indirect spend categories, leading the full category management
lifecycle from market intelligence and sourcing strategy through to supplier
relationship management, contract governance, and continuous improvement
initiatives.



You will play a key role in driving cost savings, mitigating supply
risks, and enhancing procurement performance across Vertiv's EMEA operations

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

* Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives.
* Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP and RFQ processes.
* Conduct market analysis, spend reviews, supplier assessments and Total Cost
of Ownership (TCO) evaluations.
* Establish and maintain Preferred Supplier Lists and negotiate commercial
agreements.
* Benchmark suppliers, pricing and service levels to ensure competitiveness.

Supplier Relationship Management

* Manage strategic supplier relationships and lead regular business reviews.
* Negotiate contracts and commercial frameworks.
* Develop supplier performance improvement plans and risk mitigation
strategies.
* Drive innovation, sustainability and continuous im

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