Director, Data Center Equipment Category Manager
Core
Lead and develop a team of category managers to own multi-year strategy for datacenter infrastructure equipment (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, cooling systems) and secure supply in a constrained market.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and category management leader
Builds
Datacenter infrastructure equipment supply chain and master supply agreements
Domain
Datacenter infrastructure and heavy industrial electrical/mechanical equipment
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain risk mitigation, contract negotiation, team leadership, cost modeling, supplier performance management, project sequencing
Preferred skills
Hyperscaler/AI cloud experience, OEM/integrator background, modular power/cooling solutions, high-density AI infrastructure, engineering background
Technologies
Transformers, MV/LV switchgear, generators, UPS, busway, chillers, CDUs, liquid cooling systems
Responsibilities
Lead category strategy, secure manufacturing capacity, execute sourcing events, negotiate master supply agreements, sequence equipment deliveries, manage supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, build category governance standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
