Category Manager - Electrical

Category Manager - Electrical at Fluidstack

About Fluidstack
At Fluidstack, we’re building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence. We partner with top AI labs, governments, and enterprises – including Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more – to unlock compute at the speed of light. We’re working with urgency to make AGI a reality. Our team is highly motivated and committed to delivering world‑class infrastructure. We treat our customers’ outcomes as our own, taking pride in the systems we build and the trust we earn.

If you’re motivated by purpose, obsessed with excellence, and ready to work very hard to accelerate the future of intelligence, join us in building what’s next.

About the Role
This role combines strategic procurement leadership with advanced supply chain planning and master scheduling responsibilities. You will oversee the planning, sourcing, and procurement of critical data center infrastructure equipment, ensuring supply chain continuity, efficiency, and scalability. This position requires cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Supplier teams to support Fluidstack’s high‑performance infrastructure build‑outs. Speed of delivery will be a priority from the supply chain instead of purely cost/TCO optimisation.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical data center electrical systems, including low voltage switch gear, UPS systems, busway, and ATS.
• Execute competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management, focusing on resilience, quality, and scalability.
• Partner with Engineering and Design to ensure alignment between specifications, project requirements, and supplier capabilities.
• Implement supplier risk mitigation strategies, dual‑sourcing models, and cost optimization measures.
• Oversee the development of Master Production Schedules (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
• Focus on optimizing speed of delivery, not just purely cost/TCO optimisation.
• Monitor KPIs such as on‑time delivery, inventory turns, and production efficiency to guide planning decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Procurement, Logistics) to optimize supply and demand balance.
• Use APS tools and ERP systems to enhance visibility, forecast accuracy, and scheduling efficiency.
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Owner‑Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment from purchase through commissioning.
• Work with construction partners and field operations to ensure timely installation readiness and contractor support.
• Monitor inventory locations and recommend capital asset reallocation to maximize cost avoidance.
• Oversee shipping, rigging, and storage logistics for major equipment deliveries.
• Ensure data integrity across procurement and scheduling systems through documentation, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Develop playbooks, training materials, and business process documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to automate and streamline planning and procurement workflows.
• Define and monitor supplier KPIs, SLAs, and business review cadences (weekly check‑ins, QBRs, performance improvement plans).
• Build strong relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and accountability.
• Support change management activities for project updates, escalation resolution, and budgetary realignments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing in Cloud Data Center or related industry.
• Strong understanding of data center construction and critical MEP categories.
• Skilled in contract negotiations, supplier management, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite), APS tools, and planning software.
• Comfortable managing high‑value contracts (>$50M) and leading multi‑vendor execution strategies.
• Proven ability to implement new processes, lead teams, and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Will…