Job Description for Category Management Direct Senior Analyst –
Sourcing - Localization and DVT
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are now looking for a new Category Management Direct Senior Analyst – Sourcing - Localization and DVT to join our dynamic team in Thane India!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Category Manager Direct Senior Analyst - Sourcing - Localization and DVT at Vertiv India leads Raw Material Localization of Thermal Management Commodities with specializing in Mechanical parts. The role focuses on Local supply chain establishment, including material availability, inventory turnover, lead time reduction, and supplier development to enhance financial performance and customer delivery. Additionally, the candidate supports plants with material shortages. Reporting to the Manager – Strategic Sourcing. Electronics, this position is key to Vertiv India’s overall success.
Roles & Responsibilities
Execution of Localization of Mechanical & Electrical parts for Thermal Business with following sub-tasks -
- Collect Material shortage data based on Plant MRP, co-ordination with Buyers for critical shortages.
- Local Suppliers and Manufacturers identification, Datasheets comparison against original Imported parts.
- Local samples development, co-ordination with Supplier to support DVT testing, Supply Chain establishment and component cost optimization.
- Internal CFT collaboration with Engineering / Product / Procurement / Sales & Services.
- Multi-sourcing Single Sourced items.
- Generate Cost Saving ideas to support business.
- Regularization of new localized components into Product database.
Job Specifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 5–7 years of experience in Thermal Engineering - Mechanical.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Smartsheet & collaboration tools.
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Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and Suppliers.
Organization Description
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 5-7 years of experience in thermal engineering with a mechanical focus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Smartsheet and collaboration tools
- Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
Vertiv Insights
What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of 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 approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
