Job descriptionthis role will primarily support the americas region with a focus on ground transportation operations and strategy, managing a portfolio of transportation sourcing and cost reduction projects.the position will support vertiv's growing inbound and outbound transportation needs while delivering significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract optimization.the role is expected to work with regional teams to share best practices and standardize global processes where applicable, with particular emphasis on transportation operations across mexico, the united states, and canada.responsibilitiesmanages an extensive ground transportation portfolio across north america, including truckload (tl), less-than-truckload (ltl), and specialized transportation (oversized, heavyweight, flatbed, lowboy, stepdeck, etc.).coordinates cross-functional teams through carrier selection, rfp/bidding processes, contract negotiations, and implementation phases.develops and executes category strategies for ground transportation operations, including long-term planning, carrier selection strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and service level requirements.drives cost savings and financial performance through strategic rate negotiations, contract optimization, mode optimization, and total cost of transportation analysis.directs cross-functional sourcing initiatives using freight spend analysis, market research, and cost modeling to identify high-value opportunities that deliver innovative transportation solutions, operational efficiencies, and sustainable value to the business.manages preferred carrier program with a \"plan for every partner\" approach, maintaining strong relationships with transportation providers across mexico, the u.s., and canada to ensure business continuity, optimal service performance, competitive pricing, and capacity availability.establishes total landed cost and total cost of transportation models in alignment with stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making and mode selection optimization.provides leadership to key stakeholders throughout the company, building relationships that facilitate strategic and financial value delivery.partners with value stream leaders, operations teams, plant management, and customer service to improve transportation performance and service reliability.collaborates with global and regional procurement teams in a matrixed environment, supporting transportation initiatives and sharing best practices to standardize processes where applicable.manages transportation management system (tms) and freight audit processes to ensure accurate billing, optimize routing and carrier selection, track kpis, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.requirementsproven experience in ground transportation sourcing and management, including negotiating and contracting for truckload, ltl, and specialized services, with a demonstrated track record of managing carrier portfolios and delivering cost savings.strong project management capabilities, able to manage multiple concurrent transportation initiatives across different geographical locations through all phases (planning, bidding, negotiation, implementation).experience in transportation network optimization, including mode selection analysis, lane optimization, freight consolidation strategies, and carrier network design.deep understanding of mexico transportation regulations, customs processes, and cross-border logistics requirements.knowledge of u.s. and canada regulations is preferred.experience leading cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives in ground transportation operations with measurable financial results and service improvements.proficiency with transportation management systems (tms) and freight audit systems, including implementation, optimization, and management to drive visibility, cost savings, and operational efficiency.proficiency with modern productivity tools, including consumer ai applications (e.g., chatgpt, claude) to enhance analysis, documentation, and decision-making efficiency.excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to build cross-functional relationships and present compelling business cases to senior leadership.strong english language proficiency required for collaboration with u.s. teams.spanish language proficiency required for mexico operations; english proficiency required for regional collaboration.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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.no sponsorship will be provided for work authorization.applicants must be legally authorized to work in the united states.#j-*-ljbffr