Buyer - Planner (NPDI)

Job Opportunity : Buyer - Planner

Vertiv is hiring a Buyer - Planner in Ironton or Westerville, Ohio to support New Product Development Introduction (NPDI). This person will be responsible for purchasing, planning, and coordinating materials required for the successful introduction of new products and will support the NPDI team by collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports. This role collaborates closely with engineering, project management, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure material readiness throughout all NPDI phases, from concept to ramp-up.

Responsibilities :

• Review MRP and BOM data to plan and order materials according to NPDI project timelines.
• Create and track purchase and work orders for prototype and pre-production materials, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm part availability, lead times, capabilities, and technical compliance.
• Manage part revisions and substitutions in coordination with engineering and suppliers.
• Ensure materials are ready for each phase gate and prototype build according to the project schedule.
• Track prototype part status, flag risks or delays, and update stakeholders in cross-functional meetings.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as long lead times, obsolete parts, or supplier issues.
• Coordinate the transition from prototype to production with planning, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor inventory to ensure appropriate stock levels and prevent shortages or excess during NPDI activities.

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

Core Principals : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Strategic Priorities : Customer Focus. Operational Excellence. High-Performance Culture. Innovation. Financial Strength.

Behaviors : Own It. Act With Urgency. Foster a Customer-First Mindset. Think Big and Execute. Lead By Example. Drive Continuous Improvement. Promote Transparent and Open Communication.