Materials and Manufacturing Planning Specialist

Buyer Position

Vertiv is hiring a Buyer in Lincoln, Nebraska for planning and procuring material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost. The Buyer is responsible for maintaining inventory levels, address shortages, and support product evolution daily. The Buyer is responsible for securing the necessary materials to meet the needs of customers and the business. The Buyer works with more complex suppliers and supply chains in order to develop a foundation of basic practices and procedures. The Buyer develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive and may recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. The Buyer interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with accurate component and material data, including purchase order confirmations, required dates, and promise delivery dates.
• Plan, issue, and manage purchase orders to international suppliers and vendors based on demand forecasts, ensuring timely material availability for production and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers, building and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support reliable delivery and collaboration.
• Utilize sales history to forecast part requirements and monitor inventory levels, updating relevant information within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with production teams and schedulers to coordinate material availability and meet scheduled timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, purchasing, and engineering to manage inventory, oversee material and vendor transitions, ensure accurate Bill of Materials updates, and prevent production downtime.
• Provide annual pricing updates.
• Provide availability, pricing, and shipping information; generate reports as needed.
• Monitor and address exception messages related to orders to maintain material availability aligned with production demands.
• Update ERP data fields, including minimum order quantities, multiple quantity orders, and price breaks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support supply chain operations.

Education and Requirements

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $4 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 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 help.join@vertiv.com.