Category Manager
Core
Define and execute sourcing strategies for datacenter critical environment equipment maintenance and services to ensure optimal costs and supply continuity.
Role type
Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier scorecards, and contracts for datacenter equipment and services.
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Procurement
Required skills
Category management, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, stakeholder collaboration, data-driven decision making, project management, process improvement methodologies, risk mitigation, market intelligence analysis, policy adaptation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of data center industry, experience with Lean/Six-Sigma, ability to lead project teams, global and regional planning experience
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define and manage supplier scorecard criteria and performance reviews, execute contract and pricing negotiations, influence senior managers on category strategies, process stakeholder procurement requests for equipment maintenance, drive early business engagements and supplier onboarding, ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements, identify and resolve roadblocks in control processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
