Category Manager - Network Cabling
Core
Lead end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and commercial management for network cabling materials and installation labor in data centers.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Network Cabling)
Builds
Network cabling supply chain, installation contracts, and data center infrastructure delivery.
Domain
Data Center Operations / Physical IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Network cabling expertise, Technical-to-commercial translation, Project/account leadership, Commercial judgement, Stakeholder influence, Flexibility and adaptability
Preferred skills
Power BI, Excel, Data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing for network cabling including technical specification review, supplier identification, tendering, and negotiation; Partner with engineering and operations teams to translate technical requirements into scopes of work and bills of materials; Evaluate cabling contractors on technical capability, quality, safety, and commercial value; Manage network cabling contracts through delivery including changes, risks, milestones, and cost controls; Build strategic relationships with manufacturers and distributors using KPIs; Prepare quarterly spend and supplier-performance reviews; Support tracking and commercial management of data center maintenance and upgrade activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
