Procurement Manager - Services SCANDINAVIA

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 sales, 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. 

We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager - Services to join our dynamic team in Scandinavia!

• Responsible for purchasing of commodities such as products, batteries, installation materials, project services from 3rd in the required quantity and proper quality. Controlling of purchase requisitions, securing best prices and on time deliveries. Negotiating commercial terms and conditions with Vertiv policies and procedures.
• Creating and updating database for vendor price lists, organizing periodical meetings with the vendors to help cost reduction and also making contracts with vendors together with related internal parties.  
• Order placing, check and compare purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers with purchase orders entered into the system to discover and correct discrepancies in pricing, delivery dates and other required conditions.
• Assist in efforts to pursue cost reduction in the guidance of the purchasing supervisor. Continuous effort to observe market trends and search for alternative potential suppliers.
• Checking suppliers' invoices, hold & approvals when needed.
• Supporting Project Management and Sales teams through make effort on project margin improvement
• Coordinating with OPC, Project Management and Operation teams to secure on time deliveries, avoid excess stock
• Main KPIs: Hard savings, E-sourcing, Payment terms, VMI (vendor managed inventory) if applicable
• Market search and offer collection and following negotiations with the suppliers for sales projects
• Effective communication with Suppliers, Internal Customers, Vertiv management

• Act according to Vertiv internal procedures

   

• 3+ years’ experience in Procurement or supply chain in a supply chain related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• English and Swedish spoken language

• Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure in a very fast paced, complex, and dynamic environment
• Effectively communicate and influence positive results.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Experience of Technical equipment
• High negotiating skills
• MS Excel, Outlook, Oracle optional

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• 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

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