[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Vertiv Holdings jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Vertiv Holdings · Dublin, Ireland # Global Category Manager, Global Procurement Dublin, Ireland Manager or lead Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Vertiv Holdings’s official careers site. Posted August 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Vertiv Holdings’s careers site →](https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/20279448) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vertiv Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/) / Global Category Manager, Global Procurement ## Job description ### Position Summary The Global Category Manager (GCM) owns the supply panel strategy, category economics, and supplier management for assigned categories across all regions. The role is the single source of truth for category cost models, supplier segmentation, and long-term commercial frameworks — driving should-cost discipline, demand aggregation, and supply panel governance. The GCM coordinates across Product Line Leaders and Regional Category Managers to ensure category strategies are aligned to product roadmaps, NPI timelines, and enterprise cost targets. Within the global procurement team, this role serves as the category strategy owner — setting the multi-year supply market vision, governing the supplier panel, and driving should-cost discipline across all assigned category spend. ### Responsibilities Own supply panel strategy: ASL governance, dual-source qualification, demand aggregation, and supplier consolidation across all assigned category spend. Govern long-term commercial frameworks (LTAs, MSAs, SOWs, capacity reservations, and commodity hedging) - transitioning to outcome-based contracting. Coordinate with Procurement Product Line Leaders to drive early NPI engagement at Gate 0–1. ### Own supplier innovation partnerships Advanced Technology Partner (ATP) engagements, technology pipelines, and co-investment strategies with key suppliers. ### Drive cost model governance should-cost discipline, TCO frameworks, and supplier cost challenge across all category spend. ### Oversee supply panel diversification alternate source qualification to eliminate single-source risk and regional panel coordination for commercial alignment. Own Supplier Code of Conduct and Responsible Business compliance across all assigned category spend. ### Drive supplier segmentation Strategic / Critical / Important / Transactional. Lead supplier negotiations and ensure competitive commercial terms across all regions. Implement robust supplier performance management frameworks covering cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. ### Qualifications 12+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain within a global, multi-national organization. Proven track record in category strategy development and execution across complex global supply bases. Experience managing global supplier relationships, including LTA negotiation, supplier development, and performance management. Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction through should-cost modelling, TCO analysis, and value engineering. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills at senior supplier level. Experience working within matrixed organizations with both vertical and horizontal reporting structures. ### Preferred experience in power systems, thermal systems, electronics, or industrial technology sectors. experience integrating procurement into product development (NPDI or equivalent lifecycle processes). Time Travel Required 25% 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 - Promote transparent and open communication - Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement - Learn and Seek Out Development #LI-DR2 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 62 days - Location: Dublin, Ireland[Apply on Vertiv Holdings’s careers site →](https://egup.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/20279448) ## More jobs at Vertiv Holdings ### [Capacity Manager, Global Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/54e221564d515a4e75af/) Dublin, Ireland ### [Procurement Strategic Operations & Governance Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/d0f14d610f5f0efb5c67/) Dublin, Ireland ### [Product Line Leader, Global Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/c18e79c12f9c249d7cb6/) Dublin, Ireland ### [Product Line Project Manager, Global Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/6c84523221cbacfff0ef/) Dublin, Ireland ### [Commissioning Engineer (MV)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/5df3f66ab773999f2cf3/) Dublin, Ireland ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Global Category Manager, Mechanical, Data Center Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/cb6fe1387157364c725c/) Alphabet · Dublin, Ireland ### [Vice President, Global Category Manager (Non-Technology) – Global Supplier Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/0cb95ecd80fbf6205237/) JPMorganChase · Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ### [Senior Lead, Global Semiconductor Category Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/371f87afb37ca31ecced/) Sandisk ### [Sr. Lead Global Category Manager - Foundry](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/51eb18dc753467bb9b64/) Sandisk ### [Aftermarket Global Category Manager, Mobility Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/8ed6c6ba9d8b5d5251fc/) Eaton · Shanghai, Shanghaï, CHN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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