Global Category Manager - Construction & Facilities

About Us
Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, Vulcan Forms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. We build and operate advanced digital infrastructure that enables innovation, accelerates growth, and supports sustainability across aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries. Through our vertically integrated capabilities, including scalable additive manufacturing and precision machining, we deliver true end-to-end production at scale by combining cutting-edge technology with a foundation of proven industrial craftsmanship.

Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

The Global Category Manager (GCM) – Construction & Facilities owns the sourcing strategy, contract management, and supplier relationships for all capital and operating spend related to Vulcan Forms' built environment. This includes new facility construction, facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, gas, compressed air), utilities procurement, MEP services, and site and civil work. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, this role is central to Vulcan Forms' capacity expansion agenda and partners directly with the Facilities, Engineering, and Finance functions to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

• Own and develop the multi-year category strategy for construction, facilities infrastructure, MEP services, utilities, and site/civil work aligned to Vulcan Forms' capacity expansion roadmap.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution for general contractors, MEP subcontractors, utilities providers, and facilities services vendors.
• Partner with Facilities and Engineering to scope capital projects, define bid packages, run competitive sourcing events, and execute contracts from award through project closeout.
• Manage a preferred panel of construction and facilities suppliers; qualify new contractors and oversee performance against cost, schedule, safety, and quality KPIs.
• Develop and maintain should-cost models for construction and MEP scopes; conduct independent cost reviews and challenge GC estimates.
• Lead procurement activities for the V2 facility ramp and future capacity expansion sites, including site preparation, utilities infrastructure, and building systems.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and subcontractor risks on active capital projects; maintain risk registers and elevate schedule or cost threats early.
• Establish Vulcan Forms' preferred contractor qualification program, insurance requirements, safety protocols, and supplier codes of conduct for the construction category.
• Support permitting, utility incentive programs, and local/state economic development negotiations in coordination with Legal and Finance.
• Define and deliver an annual savings and value roadmap for the category; report to VP Supply Chain and leadership on project pipeline and procurement milestones.

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, project management, or construction management experience, with at least 5 years managing construction or facilities categories at a senior or leadership level.
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing and contracting for major capital construction projects ($10M+ scope) in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract structures (AIA, NEC, lump sum, GMP), MEP systems, and utility procurement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent capital projects with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, finance, and operations.
• Financial acumen including capital budget management, cost estimating, and variance analysis.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and experience managing general contractors and…