Category Manager - Data Center

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Summary:

A leading AI cloud infrastructure company is seeking two experienced Category Managers to lead procurement and supply chain planning for critical mechanical and electrical systems supporting high-performance data center build-outs. These roles are pivotal in ensuring speed, scalability, and resilience across infrastructure projects serving top-tier enterprise and government clients.

As a Category Manager, you will drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and master scheduling for either mechanical or electrical categories. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Operations to ensure timely delivery and installation of Owner-Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for:
• Mechanical: chillers, CRAHs, fan walls, CDUs, HVAC systems.
• Electrical: medium-voltage switch gear, UPS systems, PDUs, generators, transformers.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Align specifications with project requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Implement dual-sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee Master Production Schedules (MPS) and demand forecasting.
• Optimize supply chain speed and resilience over cost alone.
• Manage logistics for shipping, rigging, and storage of major equipment.
• Ensure data integrity across ERP and APS systems.
• Develop playbooks, training materials, and process documentation.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, SLAs, and performance reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or inventory management within cloud data centers or related infrastructure.
• Proven success managing high-value contracts (>$50M) and multi-vendor strategies.
• Strong understanding of MEP categories and data center construction.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite) and APS tools.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to data center sites, vendor facilities, and industry events.

If this sounds like you - apply in!

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Finance, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
• Industries Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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