Category Manager (Electrical)

RCM Technologies, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RCM Technologies, Inc. is seeking two Procurement Category Managers (Electrical) to own tactical procurement execution for mission-critical data center equipment, including supplier performance and commercial management.

This role is hands-on, with contract management responsibilities and redlining experience. Responsibilities include due diligence with Engineering, lead time reliability, contract drafting and negotiation, PO and change order oversight, and coordinating with Finance, Legal and

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years in procurement, supply chain, or commercial management.
• Direct experience with large-scale industrial or infrastructure equipment.
• Experience managing supplier performance under schedule pressure.
• Comfortable in fast-track environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical-commercial due diligence with Engineering.
• Lead time reliability.
• Quality track record.
• Support vendor onboarding in coordination with Finance and Legal.
• Draft and negotiate supply agreements; ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Procurement management

Supply chain

Commercial management

Supplier performance

Fast-track environments

Education

Electrical, mechanical or civil engineering degree

Job description

Title or Role: Procurement Category Manager (Electrical)

Compensation: Up to $180,000 salary with Equity & Bonus plus benefits commensurate with experience

Company Description: Our client is a publicly traded developer and operator of large-scale data centers, delivering critical power and compute infrastructure to some of the world's leading technology companies. With a rapidly expanding development pipeline and long-term agreements with investment-grade tenants, the company is scaling aggressively to meet surging demand for AI and high-performance computing capacity. Backed by a strong balance sheet and a track record of executing complex infrastructure projects, this is a company positioned at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology infrastructure.

Position Description:

Our Client is seeking two highly capable Category Managers to own tactical procurement execution, supplier performance, and commercial management for mission-critical data center equipment. This role is not strategic sourcing in theory — it is hands-on, high-accountability procurement execution. Candidates must be comfortable owning commercial documents. This role will also absorb contract management responsibilities, including contract preparation support, redlining, commercial term enforcement, and change management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical-commercial due diligence with Engineering


• Lead time reliability


• Quality track record


• Support vendor onboarding in coordination with Finance and Legal

Contract & Commercial Management

• Support drafting and negotiation of supply agreements


• Manage contract compliance and enforcement


• Ensure scope clarity and deliverable alignment


• Lead change order review and negotiation


• Protect against scope creep and ambiguous inclusions


• Monitor milestone payments and performance triggers

Purchase Orders & Change Orders

• Issue and manage POs aligned to contract terms


• Validate pricing and scope alignment


• Track COs and commercial impacts


• Evaluate cost claims and negotiate adjustments


• Ensure clean documentation for Finance and Cost Engineering

Negotiations & Commercial Strategy

• Lead pricing negotiations


• Identify cost reduction opportunities


• Evaluate alternative suppliers where appropriate


• Develop leverage strategies in constrained markets


• Support framework agreements were beneficial


• Track manufacturing milestones


• Coordinate with Planning and Construction


• Participate in factory visits (as required)


• Ensure testing and FAT readiness

Logistics & Delivery Coordination

• Identify transportation constraints


• Align delivery windows with site readiness


• Mitigate storage and staging risks


• Track customs or cross-border issues


• Partner closely with multiple teams

Deep familiarity with:

• Transformers (utility and site)


• Medium voltage switchgear


• Low voltage switchgear


• Generators


• Protection relays


• Cable procurement (MV and LV)


• Utility coordination timelines


• Factory test requirements (FAT)


• Commodity volatility (copper, steel)


• Manufacturing backlogs in constrained markets

Qualifications:

• 8–15+ years in procurement, supply chain, or commercial management


• Direct experience with large-scale industrial or infrastructure equipment
  
• Experience managing supplier performance under schedule pressure


• Comfortable in fast-track environments

Strongly Preferred

• Data center or mission-critical experience


• Experience with long-lead constrained equipment markets


• Construction-integrated procurement exposure


• Contract redlining experience


• Ability to read drawings and technical specifications

Education & Certifications:

• Electrical, mechanical or civil engineering degree preferred or equivalent experience.