Category Manager - Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and manage Data Center equipment initiatives for direct and indirect mechanical products.
• Negotiate and support complex programs for Chillers, CRAH’s, Fan Walls, CDU’s and other Electrical equipment.
• Manage equipment schedules, budgets and cost to support large new Data Center construction activities.
• Drive integration and development of new and existing suppliers.
• Lead supplier onboarding and selections based on cost analysis/lead time tied to a RFP.
• Provide strategic guidance, understanding the Total Cost of Ownership to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines.
• Lead implementation efforts for mechanical equipment categories.
• Monitor compliance against supplier agreements related to speed, scope and schedule.
• Conduct thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and make recommendations on improvements.
• Negotiate, review, and execute implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives.
• Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and key stakeholders to support Data Center growth.
• Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting and construction teams.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience, ideally in a similar industry or fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.
• Based in San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA or Denver, CO with the ability to work in an office multiple times a week.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing similar-sized Capex budgets (hundreds of millions).
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting key stakeholders.
• Ability to get things done while completing assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $130,000 - $157,000 + Bonus.
• Restricted Stock Units included.