Director Global Category Management - Mechanical
Core
Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for mechanical cooling equipment (Chillers, CRAC, Cooling Towers, etc.) for mega-scale data center campuses.
Role type
Director, Global Category Management (Mechanical)
Builds
Mission-critical data center infrastructure for large-scale cloud and AI customers
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Industrial Equipment Supply Chain
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical equipment supply chain management, RFx process leadership, supplier qualification and onboarding, supply chain risk mitigation, category lifecycle management, sustainability integration, data analytics, contract management
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced engineering degree, CPSM/CSCP/Six Sigma Black Belt certification, process improvement implementation
Technologies
BI tools, supply chain management tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies, lead end-to-end RFx processes, conduct industry analysis and supply base assessments, manage supplier onboarding and performance, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, monitor and report on key performance metrics
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
