Category Management Indirect Specialist

Job Description

Procurement & Category Management Analyst (Indirect / IT Professional Services)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Procurement & Category Management Analyst to support Indirect and IT Professional Services procurement activities. This role will work closely with Category Management, Legal, Finance, and IT stakeholders to manage contract intake, support sourcing and RFP activities, track SOWs and change requests, and help drive operational discipline across procurement workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Contract Support

• Support intake, review, and tracking of SOWs, Change Requests (CRs), NDAs, and contract amendments
• Assist with routing documents for legal review, approvals, and signatures
• Maintain accurate records in CLM systems (e.g., Agiloft) and shared trackers
• Ensure contract data (vendor name, legal entity, value, dates, scope) is complete and accurate

Category Management & Sourcing Support

• Support RFP, RFx, and sourcing events, including document preparation and vendor coordination
• Assist with vendor benchmarking, rate comparisons, and market research
• Maintain category documentation and supplier data

Procurement Operations & Reporting

• Track SOWs, CRs, renewals, approvals, and next actions
• Build and maintain Excel-based trackers and dashboards
• Support leadership reporting on pipeline and risk

Stakeholder & Communication Support

• Triage procurement-related emails and flag items requiring action
• Draft and edit professional communications
• Coordinate across Procurement, Legal, Finance, and IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract support
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

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.