Global Category Manager, Construction, Indirect Procurement, Global
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LocationDublin, Ireland
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentProcurement
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline
Minimum 8 years of procurement experience supporting construction, capital projects, engineering services, or industrial infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of construction contracting methodologies, commercial management, and project delivery models in various jurisdictions eg Mexico, US, Eastern Europe, Malaysia, China
Experience leading complex tendering and supplier negotiations for large-scale capital projects
Strong financial, commercial, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience within a manufacturing or industrial construction expansion environment
Familiarity with EPC, EPCM, Design-Build, General Contracting FIDIC, NEC, AIA or similar contracting structures
Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable
25% Travel required
About the Role
Vertiv is seeking an experienced and strategic Global Category Manager – Construction & Capital Projects to lead the development and execution of global procurement strategies for construction, civil engineering, architectural, facility expansion, and capital project investments across our global footprint.
This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of new manufacturing facilities, plant expansions, laboratory construction projects, office facilities, and major site infrastructure upgrades. The successful candidate will partner closely with Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Real Estate & Facilities, Operations, Finance and regional project teams to ensure construction projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Vertiv’s commercial and governance requirements.
The role focuses on delivering sustainable value through strategic sourcing, robust contract management, risk mitigation, supplier performance management, and achievement of annual savings commitments while ensuring compliance with Vertiv’s Procurement, CAPEX, Contracting, and Savings Policies.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for construction, civil works, architectural, facility expansion & infrastructure including utilities, site preparation, etc.
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Lead procurement and contract negotiations for design-build, EPC, EPCM, general contracting, engineering, architectural, and project management services
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Lead sourcing activities for new manufacturing facilities, warehouse expansions, office developments, and laboratory construction projects.
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Manage procurement of civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialist construction services.
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Drive standardisation of commercial terms, procurement processes, and contracting methodologies across regions.
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Support greenfield, brownfield, expansion, consolidation, and refurbishment projects.
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Lead sourcing for laboratory construction and fitouts, testing facilities and technical development environments.
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Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams to ensure facilities meet technical, safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
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Lead complex RFQs, RFPs, tendering events, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
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Develop and negotiate framework agreements for construction contractors, engineering firms, architectural services, consultants, and specialist service providers.
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Manage contract execution, change orders, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation.
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Ensure robust governance and commercial controls are in place across all project phases.
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Develop and maintain a global network of construction contractors, civil engineering firms, design consultants, project management providers, and specialist subcontractors.
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Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, schedule, safety, and sustainability objectives.
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Act as the commercial escalation point for critical project delivery issues.
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Deliver annual procurement savings and productivity targets.
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Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles when evaluating capital projects
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Identify value engineering, standardisation, and optimisation opportunities throughout project lifecycles.
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Support capital planning processes through market intelligence and cost benchmarking.
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Ensure all procurement activities comply with Vertiv Procurement Policies, CAPEX Policies, Delegation of Authority requirements, and applicable contracting standards.
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Support supplier qualification, onboarding, financial due diligence, and risk assessments.
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Ensure health & safety, environmental, sustainability, and regulatory requirements are incorporated into sourcing decisions.
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Mitigate project risks associated with cost escalation, schedule delays, supplier capacity, and market volatility.
Requirements
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Qualifications & Experience Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related discipline.
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Minimum 8 years of procurement experience supporting construction, capital projects, engineering services, or industrial infrastructure projects.
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Strong understanding of construction contracting methodologies, commercial management, and project delivery models in various jurisdictions eg Mexico, US, Eastern Europe, Malaysia, China.
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Experience leading complex tendering and supplier negotiations for large-scale capital projects.
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Strong financial, commercial, negotiation, and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
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25% Travel required
Preferred
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Experience within a manufacturing or industrial construction expansion environment.
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Familiarity with EPC, EPCM, Design-Build, General Contracting FIDIC, NEC, AIA or similar contracting structures.
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Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
About the company
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to 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 extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]