Director, Category Management - Data Center Cooling & Mechanical System
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77001, USA
Listed on 2026-10-27
Listing for:
Riot Platforms
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Procurement / Purchasing, Mechanical Engineer, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Develop and execute multi-year global strategic sourcing strategies for mechanical cooling commodities to ensure capacity, quality, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
- Manage executive-level relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 cooling OEMs.
- Drive supplier capacity expansion, technical innovation, and performance scorecards.
- Lead complex negotiations for Master Purchasing Agreements (MSAs), Long Term Agreements (LTAs), long-lead capacity reservations, and SLA frameworks.
- Partner closely with Data Center Design Engineering, Operations, and Construction teams to align cooling technology roadmaps with future compute architectures.
- Map multi-tier supply chains to identify and mitigate single-point-of-failure risks, lead-time bottlenecks, and geopolitical constraints.
- Monitor market trends, commodity price fluctuations, and refrigerant regulations to inform executive decision-making.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or supply chain management experience.
- At least 5 years specifically dedicated to critical data center infrastructure, industrial HVAC, or heavy mechanical capital equipment.
- Deep technical and commercial understanding of mechanical cooling systems (Chillers, CRAHs, AHUs, Liquid Cooling, Cooling Towers, CDUs).
- Demonstrated track record of structuring complex, high-value contracts and capacity reservation agreements with global OEMs.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Proven ability to influence internal engineering stakeholders and external vendors.
- Competitive Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
- Eligible to participate in Riot's equity incentive programs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage, including 100% company-paid plans.
- Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: free gym memberships, pet insurance, and childcare discounts.
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