Data Center Mechanical Equipment Category Manager

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

Job summary

RCM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to own procurement execution for mechanical equipment used in data centers. You will manage supplier performance, contract drafting, and commercial management in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale industrial procurement, familiarity with mechanical equipment, and collaboration with Engineering, Finance, and Legal. This position is on-site with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years in procurement, supply chain, or commercial management.
• Construction environment procurement experience with large-scale industrial/infrastructure equipment.
• Data center or mission-critical infrastructure experience required.
• Proven negotiation experience; comfortable managing supplier performance under schedule pressure in fast-track environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier pre-qualification and technical-commercial due diligence with Engineering (manufacturing capacity, financial stability, lead time reliability, quality track record)
• Support vendor onboarding with Finance and Legal
• Draft, negotiate, and redlining of supply agreements; manage contract compliance, scope clarity, and change order review
• Monitor milestone payments and performance triggers
• Issue and manage POs aligned to contract terms; validate pricing and scope
• Coordinate with Planning and Construction; participate in factory visits and FAT readiness as required
• Coordinate shipment planning, transportation constraints, and delivery windows with site readiness
• Mitigate storage/staging risks; track cross-border issues
• Track manufacturing milestones and drive supplier accountability

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier performance

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

RCM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to own procurement execution for mechanical equipment used in data centers. You will manage supplier performance, contract drafting, and commercial management in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale industrial procurement, familiarity with mechanical equipment, and collaboration with Engineering, Finance, and Legal. This position is on-site with competitive compensation and benefits.