Category Manager
Core
Lead supplier and category management activities, drive cost savings, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure a secure supply of materials and services for data center cooling solutions.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supply agreements and sourcing strategies for parts, components, and assemblies
Domain
Technology / Data Center Infrastructure / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market intelligence analysis, ERP management (NetSuite), supplier lifecycle management, cost avoidance strategies
Preferred skills
SCMP or CPSM certification, global supplier experience, technical drawing familiarity, mentorship experience
Technologies
NetSuite
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies; manage supplier performance and contracts; negotiate supply agreements; maintain vendor master data in ERP; engage globally with suppliers from identification to offboarding; collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Supplier Quality)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
