NPDI Procurement Lead (Modular Power Converters)

Role Summary

The NPDI Procurement Lead is the single point of contact for Procurement on assigned New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) projects. This role is responsible for establishing a resilient, cost‑effective, and scalable supply chain for new products by driving early supplier engagement, sourcing strategy execution, and procurement readiness throughout the NPDI phase‑and‑gate process.

Acting as Procurement’s primary representative within the Modular Power Converters product line (including Medium UPS and DC Power), this position partners closely with Engineering, Offering, Program Management, and Operations in ensuring products transition smoothly from development into production.

Reports To

BU NPDI Procurement Leader

Key Responsibilities

NPDI Program Leadership and Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Own Procurement roadmap for all NPDI programs within the Modular Power Converters product line globally. 
• Serve as the primary Procurement representative for assigned NPDI projects from early concept through production readiness.
• Ensure procurement deliverables are planned, tracked, and executed in alignment with NPDI phase and gate requirements.
• Represent Procurement at NPDI gate reviews, providing clear visibility into sourcing maturity, gaps, and mitigations.
• Track and report key metrics such as cost, lead time, supplier performance, and launch readiness.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Commodity Management, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure sourcing strategies support overall project objectives.
• Act as the primary escalation point for procurement‑related risks impacting cost, schedule, or supply resilience.

Early Supplier Engagement and Sourcing Strategy

• Engage proactively with Engineering to understand component requirements early in the design process.
• Engage suppliers early to assess technical capability, capacity, cost drivers, and lead‑time expectations.
• Send early RFQs/RFPs ahead of design release and drive competitive bidding to achieve cost targets.
• Facilitate collaboration between Engineering and suppliers to improve design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and supply flexibility.
• Establish strong supplier partnerships to drive innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure sourcing approaches align with established commodity strategies and preferred supplier frameworks.

Cost, Risk, and Supply Chain Readiness

• Support prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds, ensuring on-time availability of materials and services.
• Ensure sourcing aligns with NPDI resilience expectations (multi‑source, regional manufacturing, avoidance of single‑point failures).
• Use standardized BOM cost and risk tracking tools to maintain consistency and transparency.
• Promote reuse of existing, qualified components and architectures where feasible to improve cost, availability, and time‑to‑market.
• Drive sourcing maturity and readiness prior to product release to minimize disruption during ramp‑up and production.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong background (5-7 years) in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, with experience supporting new product or engineering‑driven programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross‑functional environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions without direct authority.

Preferred

• Experience supporting global supply chains and multiple manufacturing regions.
• Familiarity with stage‑gate or structured product development processes.
• Experience working closely with Engineering teams during early product development.

Travel Requirements                                                                             

% of Travel: 15%         

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  High-Performance Culture

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

•  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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.  We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 30,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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