Category Manager - Data Center

DSJ Global; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,920 - 144,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI cloud infrastructure company in Seattle is seeking experienced Category Managers to lead procurement for critical mechanical and electrical systems. You will drive sourcing strategies and collaborate with various teams to ensure timely delivery and installation. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or inventory management
• Proven success managing high-value contracts (>$50M)
• Strong understanding of MEP categories and data center construction

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical and electrical categories
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
• Optimize supply chain speed and resilience

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Master's preferred

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite)

APS tools

Job description

Category Managers, Mechanical & Electrical

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Principal Consultant - Supply Chain | Procurement

Summary:

A leading AI cloud infrastructure company is seeking two experienced Category Managers to lead procurement and supply chain planning for critical mechanical and electrical systems supporting high-performance data center build-outs. These roles are pivotal in ensuring speed, scalability, and resilience across infrastructure projects serving top-tier enterprise and government clients.

As a Category Manager, you will drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and master scheduling for either mechanical or electrical categories. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Operations to ensure timely delivery and installation of Owner-Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for:
• Mechanical: chillers, CRAHs, fan walls, CDUs, HVAC systems.
• Electrical: medium-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, generators, transformers.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Align specifications with project requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Implement dual-sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee Master Production Schedules (MPS) and demand forecasting.
• Optimize supply chain speed and resilience over cost alone.
• Manage logistics for shipping, rigging, and storage of major equipment.
• Ensure data integrity across ERP and APS systems.
• Develop playbooks, training materials, and process documentation.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, SLAs, and performance reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or inventory management within cloud data centers or related infrastructure.
• Proven success managing high-value contracts (>$50M) and multi-vendor strategies.
• Strong understanding of MEP categories and data center construction.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite) and APS tools.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to data center sites, vendor facilities, and industry events.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Purchasing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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