BuyerWe are seeking a driven and experienced Buyer to join our dynamic team in Pelzer, SC, supporting Vertiv's rapidly expanding operations. This is a critical role within our manufacturing facility, focused on driving operational excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Position Summary:Intermediate level role in the Buyer job family. Plan and procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost. Maintain inventory levels, address shortages and support product evolution daily. Responsible for securing the necessary materials to meet the needs of customers and the business. Work with a bit more complex suppliers and supply chains than at the Jr. level, in order to develop a foundation of basic practices and procedures.Responsibilities:Research and update the company ERP system with current component part information.Issue POs to suppliers determined by supervisor.Meet with local suppliers to meet the supply needs of the business.Utilize company sales history to forecast part needs and monitor inventory levels. Update information in the company ERP system.Work with the production team or company scheduler to coordinate materials to meet the scheduled timelines.Coordinate information between production, purchasing and shipping daily; provide availability, pricing, and shipping information; generate daily, weekly, monthly metric reports.Assist the management team in providing pricing updates on an annual basis.Other duties as assignedQualifications:Minimum Job Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or equivalent functional experience required3-5 years of experiencePreferred Qualifications:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent customer service skillsExcellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skillsDetail-orientedAbility to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environmentProficient in MS officeExperience with ERP/MRP systems preferredUnderstanding of business financialsEducation and Certifications:Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or equivalent functional experience requiredPhysical Requirements:No Special Physical RequirementsEnvironmental Demands:Fast-paced environmentAt Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.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 FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureInnovationFinancial StrengthOur Behaviors:Own ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleDrive Continuous ImprovementLearn and Seek Out Development