The posting
Job Description
We are looking for a driven, resourceful, and forward-thinking Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Anderson, South Carolina.
This is more than a traditional purchasing position. It is an opportunity to become part of a growing industry, work with a diverse supplier network, solve meaningful supply chain challenges, and directly contribute to the manufacturing of products that support the global data center ecosystem.
If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, working with data, and making a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships to ensure the timely availability of materials supporting Vertiv's manufacturing operations.
This individual will collaborate with Planning, Production, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to execute purchasing strategies, resolve supply chain challenges, and maintain material flow.
The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership, anticipates problems before they occur, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities evolve and teamwork is essential.
What You'll Do Drive Purchasing Excellence
- Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring materials arrive in alignment with production requirements.
- Analyze material requirements and execute purchasing activities using ERP and MRP systems.
- Maintain accurate supplier commitments, pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing records.
- Proactively identify supply risks and develop solutions to prevent material shortages.
- Manage assigned commodities and take ownership of purchasing execution.
Build Strong Supplier Partnerships
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve shortages, delivery delays, and other supply chain challenges.
- Support supplier negotiations, cost improvement opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Purchasing leadership to strengthen supplier accountability and supply chain reliability.
Support the Data Center Industry
- Contribute to the supply chain supporting critical power infrastructure used in data centers and other mission-critical environments.
- Support manufacturing operations producing electrical power distribution and infrastructure solutions.
- Work in an industry driven by technological advancement, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and increasing global demand for reliable power infrastructure.
- Help ensure the materials required to manufacture critical infrastructure products are available when needed.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Partner with Production Planning to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
- Work closely with Materials and Receiving to resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams to address supplier-related issues and material concerns.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify risks, communicate priorities, and support production readiness.
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Find Better Ways to Work
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and material flow.
- Use data and reporting tools to analyze purchasing trends, identify potential issues, and support informed decisions.
- Support inventory optimization, cost reduction, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Contribute ideas that strengthen team performance, accountability, and operational efficiency.
- Embrace new technologies, systems, and processes as Vertiv continues to evolve.
What You'll Bring Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or purchasing management systems.
- A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with IFS, Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of material requirements planning, inventory management, and supplier performance.
- Experience supporting electrical equipment, power distribution, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, or process improvement tools.
- Familiarity with global supply chains and supplier coordination.
What Will Make You Successful
We're looking for someone who brings more than purchasing experience. We want someone who is eager to learn, willing to take initiative, and committed to making a difference.
You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Think ahead: You anticipate challenges rather than waiting for problems to occur.
- Take ownership: You follow through on commitments and see issues through resolution.
- Communicate effectively: You keep suppliers and internal teams informed and aligned.
- Enjoy solving problems: You see challenges as opportunities to improve.
- Work well with others: You understand that strong supply chains are built through collaboration.
- Embrace growth: You're excited to develop your skills in a rapidly evolving industry.
Why Join Vertiv? Be Part of an Industry Powering the Future
Data centers are the foundation of today's digital economy, supporting everything from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to global communications and everyday digital services.
At Vertiv, your work will contribute to the critical infrastructure that makes these technologies possible.
Make a Meaningful Impact
As a Buyer, your decisions and actions directly influence manufacturing readiness, supplier performance, and our ability to meet customer commitments.
Grow Your Career
Gain valuable experience in purchasing, supplier management, manufacturing operations, and global supply chain processes while developing skills that can support long-term career growth.
Join a Collaborative Team
Become part of a Purchasing organization focused on teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and building a culture where employees can contribute ideas, develop professionally, and take pride in their work.
Ready to Help Power What's Next?
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your purchasing career while contributing to one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving industries in the world, Vertiv offers an environment where your work matters.
Join our Anderson Purchasing team and help deliver the critical infrastructure powering the future of data centers, artificial intelligence, and global connectivity.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV 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
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected].
