• Buyer

    Vertiv Group Corp. (Anderson, SC)


    Job Description

    Vertiv is hiring a Buyer to support our manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond admin support-you will manage the PO lifecycle end-to-end for assigned parts, collaborate with suppliers to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets, and partner closely with Planning, Receiving, Warehouse, and AP to ensure smooth execution. Success looks like clear supplier communication, accurate data in IFS, fewer past-due lines, and on-time material availability for our production lines.

    Responsibilities

    + Purchase Execution

    + Convert approved requisitions into accurate POs; confirm pricing, quantities, terms, and delivery dates.

    + Manage the full PO lifecycle: acknowledgements, expedites, pushouts, and changes; close out POs promptly.

    + Maintain clean, current data in IFS (dates, prices, lead times, part attributes, min/max levels).

    + Supplier & Stakeholder Management

    + Drive supplier OTD by following up on open orders, resolving discrepancies, and escalating risks early.

    + Obtain and compare quotations within thresholds; support basic negotiations and cost updates.

    + Coordinate with Planning on demand and reschedules; partner with Receiving/Warehouse to clear receiving or quality holds.

    + Work with AP to resolve invoice variances (price/qty/freight) against PO terms.

    + Inventory & Availability

    + Help manage min-max and reorder points for assigned parts; recommend adjustments based on usage and lead time.

    + Track inventory status and open orders; flag shortages and propose recovery actions (expedites, substitutions, pulls).

    + Reporting & Continuous Improvement

    + Produce weekly buy/expedite reports and supplier commit updates.

    + Monitor KPIs (e.g., past-due PO %, OTD, invoice holds) and take corrective actions.

    + Participate in Kaizen/CI activities; standardize templates/workflows to improve accuracy and speed.

    Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's/Bachelor's preferred.

    + 2+ years in purchasing or a manufacturing operations role preferred (strong admin + expediting backgrounds considered).

    + Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivots, basic formulas) and proficiency in Outlook/Word.

    + Experience with an ERP; IFS strongly preferred.

    + Solid grasp of purchasing flows (requisitions → POs → receiving → invoicing) and basic inventory concepts (lead time, min-max).

    + Clear written and verbal communication; able to prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple suppliers/parts simultaneously.

    + Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

     

    Physical & Environmental Demands

     

    + PPE required on the production floor (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator/mask, etc.).

    + Frequent sitting and standing.

    Travel Required

    + Less than 5%.

     

    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

     

    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]. 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.

     

    About the Team

     

    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

     

    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.