Global Category Manager - Material Handling & Facilities, Indirect Procurement (Global)

Role Summary

Vertiv is seeking a strategic Global Category Manager – Material Handling & Facilities to lead global sourcing, supplier strategy, and commercial execution for material handling equipment, facility fit-out, and related infrastructure investments across Vertiv’s global manufacturing footprint.

This role will own procurement strategy for both capital purchases and leasing arrangements supporting new site launches, manufacturing expansions, consolidations, renovations, refurbishments, automation initiatives, and operational infrastructure upgrades. The position will partner closely with Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Real Estate & Facilities, Operations, Regional Procurement, Treasury, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support manufacturing growth, operational excellence, and long-term cost competitiveness.

The role is accountable for delivering sustainable value through total cost of ownership optimization, supplier standardization, global leverage, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Success will require strong commercial leadership, disciplined execution, and consistent compliance with Vertiv procurement, CAPEX, equipment leasing, delegation of authority, and savings policies.

Scope of Responsibility

The role covers global procurement strategy and execution for material handling equipment, facility fit-out, and related operational infrastructure, including:

• Forklifts, cranes, hoists, lifts, and other industrial handling equipment

• Automated guided vehicles and automated material handling solutions

• Warehouse racking, storage systems, and internal logistics infrastructure

• Facility fit-out for new plants, manufacturing expansions, office areas, and operational spaces

• Restroom, locker room, office, welfare, kitchen, and canteen furniture, equipment, and infrastructure

• CAPEX-related purchases supporting plant launches, capacity growth, renovations, and refurbishments

• Leasing arrangements and lifecycle asset strategies for key equipment categories

Key Responsibilities Global Category Strategy

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for material handling equipment, facility fit-out, and related infrastructure categories.

• Drive standardization across regions to maximize global leverage, improve consistency, and reduce lifecycle cost.

• Align procurement strategies with manufacturing expansion, automation, capacity growth, and productivity priorities.

• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify cost reduction, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities.