CDU Component Category Mgr
Core
Develop and implement commodity strategies for key CDU components, manage supplier bases, and drive cost reduction through negotiation and value engineering.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (CDU Components)
Builds
Resilient supplier base for data center cooling components
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Thermal Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Commodity strategy development, supplier evaluation and qualification, cost negotiation, value engineering, supplier scorecard management, production scheduling alignment, design for supply chain coordination, contract management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in supply chain or engineering, experience with global CDU appoints and third-party vendors
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement commodity strategies for key CDU components; Identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers locally and globally; Drive cost reduction through negotiation and value engineering; Collaborate with SQE to ensure suppliers meet quality standards; Align procurement plans with CDU production schedule; Coordinate with engineering on design for supply chain and component standardization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
