Director, Category Management – Data Center Electrical Infrastructure

Riot Platforms; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Health coverage

Equity incentives

Wellness perks

Job summary

Riot Platforms is seeking a senior leader to develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for HV, MV, and LV electrical commodities. You will manage executive-level relationships with Tier-1 OEMs and global manufacturers, and negotiate capacity reservations, MSAs, and framework orders.

You will partner with Data Center Electrical Engineering and Site teams to ensure grid alignment and AI-driven demand.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or commercial operations experience.
• 5+ years specifically dedicated to data center electrical infrastructure, heavy industrial power systems, or electrical utility equipment.
• Deep technical and commercial fluency in data center electrical distribution architectures (HV substations, MV switchgear, backup generation, UPS topologies).
• Proven track record of negotiating complex, high-stakes commercial agreements and long-lead capacity holds.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for HV, MV, and LV electrical commodities.
• Manage executive-level relationships with Tier-1 electrical equipment OEMs and global manufacturers.
• Negotiate multi-year capacity reservation agreements, MSAs, and framework orders.
• Partner with Data Center Electrical Engineering, Site Selection, and Construction teams to align with grid requirements and AI demands.
• Mitigate single-point-of-failure risks across Tier-1 and Tier-2 components.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity price volatility, and utility interconnection trends.

Skills

Executive communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic sourcing experience

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related technical discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for HV, MV, and LV electrical commodities
• Manage executive-level relationships with Tier-1 electrical equipment OEMs and global manufacturers
• Negotiate multi-year capacity reservation agreements, master supply agreements (MSAs), and framework orders
• Partner with Data Center Electrical Engineering, Site Selection, and Construction teams to ensure alignment with grid requirements and AI demands
• Mitigate single-point-of-failure risks across Tier-1 and Tier-2 components
• Monitor global market trends, commodity price volatility, and utility interconnection trends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or commercial operations experience
• 5+ years specifically dedicated to data center electrical infrastructure, heavy industrial power systems, or electrical utility equipment
• Deep technical and commercial fluency in data center electrical distribution architectures (HV substations, MV switchgear, backup generation, UPS topologies)
• Proven track record of negotiating complex, high-stakes commercial agreements and long-lead capacity holds
• Strong cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 plus bonus and sign-on equity grant
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including 100% company-paid plans
• Equity incentive programs
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks including free gym memberships, pet insurance, and childcare discounts