Category Director, General Contractor
Core
Lead sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and contract execution for General Contractors and critical service providers to align commercial strategies with program requirements.
Role type
Senior IC Category Director (Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management)
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation frameworks for large-scale construction and engineering projects.
Domain
Construction, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Data Center Industry
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract lifecycle management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, supply chain management, contract compliance, performance monitoring, forecasting, change management, knowledge of contract methods (Design-Build, EPCM, etc.), knowledge of pricing formats (lump sum, T&M, unit price), data analysis, leadership.
Preferred skills
Large construction capital projects experience, large scale EPC experience, data center industry knowledge, knowledge of contractual components (T&Cs, technical scope, pricing, schedule).
Technologies
None explicitly stated.
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing strategies and commercial negotiations for General Contractors; provide strategic oversight of contractual agreements and commercial risk; establish executive-level relationships with suppliers and stakeholders; identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks; ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements; drive operational excellence through performance monitoring and reporting; manage contract administration including notices, changes, and claims.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight.
