Procurement Systems Manager

Description

Vertiv is looking for a Procurement Systems Manager in Westerville, OH to interpret business process and information requirements and manages the technical configuration and deployment process within the company systems to enable business capabilities. The primary objective for this position is to implement solutions in compliance with technical standards and to maximize information value delivered from the company systems while managing ongoing adoption, ordinary instance dynamics and strategic changes in the business’s operating model. This role possesses important group leadership skills and provides technical advice and guidance. These skills are intended to increase our group leadership capacity and technical skills. Using their in-depth knowledge and experience this person can resolve complex problems that do not have routine solutions. They are capable of working independently with minimal supervision and can lead large projects. This person is recognized as providing best practices and quality control within the team.

Expand the breadth of the Analyst coverage across the Procurement team (specific areas detailed below under responsibilities) Master all Procurement ERP systems and data sources to become a “go-to” resources for the Americas Procurement team.

Perform business process analysis and own the design and improvement of new and existing tools and processes to support business decisions.

Regularly review reporting, make recommendations for necessary changes and implement improvements.

Effectively resolve roadblocks to collection of complete and accurate data and adoption of tools.

Identify data integrity issues and lead cross functional efforts to develop processes to resolve discrepancies.

Using data analysis methods, develop recommendations to leadership for improvements in reporting, KPI’s and risk management.

Create mapping of interactions and responsibilities between Procurement, Operations, and IT

Working with a cross-functional team, identify and resolve issues impacting KPI’s.

Collaborate with other regions on global system and process improvements

Responsibilities

Be the liaison between IT and Procurement on all systems that Procurement uses, iSave, Oracle PD Cloud, Oracle Alice, Zycus and Datazen

Provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Alice EBS for Americas Procurement Team

Collect and analyze business requirements for Oracle Alice EBS pertaining to Procurement

Become expert on Oracle to provide training and perform updates and update processes as needed.

Lead the onboarding of new sites onto Oracle Alice and provide required support.

Support in the creation of business requirement documents and other functional and technical documentations.

Assist in design, development, testing and implementation of system enhancement projects.

Provide suggestions to optimize utilization of applications for optimal performance.

Resolve technical and operational problems in a timely fashion.

Identify functional gaps and provide corrective actions.

Support project team in developing reports, tables, fields, data interfaces and application extensions.

Develop testing scenarios and write test scripts.

Develop user guides and training materials.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, supply chain management, Computer Science, or related field. MBA a plus.

2+ Year experience with ERP system management, preferable Oracle Alice EBS

Implementation experience with ERP software

Minimum of four years of analytical experience performing detailed analyses.

Experience in defining, scoping and implementing projects.

Advanced knowledge of SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI along with experience in writing queries to access information from relational database management systems.

Requirements

Proven success in the identification of issues using advanced analytics.

Detail-oriented, analytical and results-driven.

Motivated problem solver.

Excellent communication skills and ability to build cross-functional relationships.

Ability to manage and manipulate large amounts of data quickly.

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous requests and projects.

Ability to work in a fluid environment without closer supervision.

Competent within the business domain and have knowledge of business principles and business solutions.

Able to work in a team setting and assist stakeholders in articulating problems and opportunities, establishing viable testing plans and reaching agreement on a quality future state.

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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 30,000 people worldwide and nearly $8 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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 . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.