About this role
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
• Manage the delivery of procurement projects from initiation through execution and completion. • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers to ensure effective project delivery. • Coordinate resources across functional teams and suppliers to meet project objectives. • Track progress against milestones, manage issues, and implement corrective actions as required. • Ensure alignment with procurement policies, governance standards, and company objectives.
Supplier & Sourcing Project Support
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and transition projects. • Collaborate with Category and Sourcing teams on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement initiatives. • Monitor supplier performance and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on project status and deliverables. • Provide clear and timely updates to the Vice President of Global Direct Procurement and relevant teams. • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and project reviews.
Risk & Compliance Management
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including supply continuity, financial exposure, and regulatory or operational risks. • Ensure adherence to trade compliance, ESG, and quality standards. • Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and dashboards for project tracking and review.
PMO & Continuous Improvement Support
• Contribute to the development and adoption of standard project management methodologies and tools within the Global Procurement PMO. • Capture lessons learned and support process improvements across procurement projects. • Collaborate with other Project Managers and teams to share best practices and knowledge.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Third-level degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline. • 3–7 years’ experience in project management within Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing in a global environment. • Experience managing projects involving supplier transitions, sourcing, or operational improvements. • Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and category management principles. • Project management training or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile, or Lean PM). • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. • Proficiency with project management tools and systems (MS Project, Smartsheet, SAP/Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Excel). • Strong command of English (Written and Oral)
Desirable
• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training. • Experience with ESG, supplier sustainability, or responsible sourcing initiatives. • Knowledge of supply chain risk management and strategic procurement frameworks. • Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
Core Competencies
• Strong organisational and time management skills • Analytical and problem-solving capability • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement • Commercial awareness and attention to detail • Collaborative, team-oriented approach • Adaptability to dynamic and cross-cultural environments
Physical & Travel Requirements
• Based at Vertiv Office, Shenzhen, China. • International travel approximately 25% depending on project requirements (supplier sites, workshops, or cross-functional meetings).