Global Category Manager, Power
Leads global power-category strategy, sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost and risk optimization for data center infrastructure. Requires a bachelor's degree and 5–7+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global sourcing and category strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Evaluate, develop, and manage global supplier relationships, ensuring quality standards and delivery deadlines are met.
- Negotiate global supplier contracts and commercial terms, including pricing and payment conditions.
- Manage supply-base risks and develop contingency plans to support business continuity.
- Lead cross-functional planning and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and negotiation leverage.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews and ongoing performance reviews with strategic suppliers.
- Integrate and champion sustainability practices in procurement and sourcing operations.
- Monitor industry trends, global market conditions, and category innovations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
- Approximately 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
- Experience with data center infrastructure, cloud, or hardware supply chains preferred.
- Proven experience managing global supply chains and complex supplier relationships.
- Experience ensuring vendor compliance and implementing process improvements at scale.
- Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience with global manufacturers and suppliers, including contract negotiation, supplier qualification, documentation, and performance management.
- Experience working with hyperscalers, OEMs/ODMs, or infrastructure providers.
Nice to Have
- Experience managing global categories across multiple regions.
- Experience with data center power categories such as busway/tapboxes, RPP/whip cables, PDCs, and in-rack PDUs.
- CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification.
- Experience with AI or data center infrastructure supply chains.
Compensation and Benefits
- $140,000–$170,000 annual compensation plus bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave, paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Cell phone and tuition reimbursement.
- Company-paid commuter benefits of $300 per month.
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Spend Analysis, Vendor Compliance, Data Center Infrastructure, Oem/Odm, Risk Management, Cpsm, Cscp, Cpim
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