Indirect Category Manager
Pubblicato il 06-09-2026 - Altro in Bologna
JOB DESCRIPTION
Indirect Category Manager - EMEA
Location: Tognana, Italy (Primary) | Bologna, Italy (Secondary)
Function: EMEA Indirect Procurement
Reports to: Director, EMEA Indirect Procurement
About Vertiv
At Vertiv, we design, manufacture and service the critical infrastructure technologies that enable vital applications for data centres, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our EMEA Indirect Procurement team as an Indirect Category Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of strategic indirect spend categories, shape procurement strategy, drive supplier performance, and deliver measurable business value across the EMEA region.
The Opportunity
As the Indirect Category Manager, you will own and execute category strategies across assigned indirect spend categories, leading the full category management lifecycle from market intelligence and sourcing strategy through to supplier relationship management, contract governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will play a key role in driving cost savings, mitigating supply risks, and enhancing procurement performance across Vertiv's EMEA operations
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Sourcing
Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP and RFQ processes.
Conduct market analysis, spend reviews, supplier assessments and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations.
Establish and maintain Preferred Supplier Lists and negotiate commercial agreements.
Benchmark suppliers, pricing and service levels to ensure competitiveness.
Supplier Relationship Management
Manage strategic supplier relationships and lead regular business reviews.
Negotiate contracts and commercial frameworks.
Develop supplier performance improvement plans and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement ini