Commodity Manager - Electrical

About the role

The Commodity Manager – Electrical leads the strategy and execution for electrical commodities across Vertiv’s EMEA business units. Reporting to global and regional procurement teams, the role drives supply‑chain performance, supplier partnership, and compliance while supporting business growth and financial results.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and execute EMEA electrical commodity strategies aligned with global procurement direction.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning and SIOP teams to improve supply‑chain performance.
• Support manufacturing plants during material shortages and manage escalations to ensure continuity of supply.
• Act as escalation point for suppliers on performance, trade compliance and Responsible Business requirements.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of systems and tools related to procurement and supply‑chain processes.
• Contribute to improved on‑time delivery and overall financial performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field (Master’s degree advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years experience in commodity management, procurement, supply‑chain or sourcing, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience managing electrical commodities and global/regional supplier bases.
• Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies in a matrix, multi‑business‑unit environment.
• Experience working with suppliers on cost, performance, quality and compliance topics.
• Solid understanding of trade compliance and Responsible Business/ethical sourcing principles.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of 25 200 € – 31 500 € gross per year.
• Potential variable compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.