Global Electrical Equipment Sourcing Leader Data Centers

Fleet Data Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision insurance

401K plan

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Fleet Data Centers seeks an Electrical Equipment Global Category Manager to lead procurement for data center electrical systems, including HV transformers, switchgear, UPS, and related equipment. The role covers end-to-end sourcing and supplier management on large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement for electrical systems, strong analytics, and global supplier experience, with a track record in infrastructure spending and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• 3+ years focused on electrical systems or mission critical energy infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of data center electrical systems and vendors (OEMs and integrators).
• Experience in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
• Proven track record in global procurement and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools.
• Excellent project management, contract management, change management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) from initiation through supplier selection and award.
• Conduct industry analysis and supply base assessments to evaluate supplier capacity and capabilities.
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and new product development processes.
• Drive supplier performance and relationship management (SPRM) initiatives.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks through strategic planning.
• Oversee category lifecycle management and transition strategies.
• Implement sustainability and social responsibility initiatives within the supply chain.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times.

Skills

Procurement management

Data analysis

BI tools

Contract management

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or MS in Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

BI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Fleet Data Centers seeks an Electrical Equipment Global Category Manager to lead procurement for data center electrical systems, including HV transformers, switchgear, UPS, and related equipment. The role covers end-to-end sourcing and supplier management on large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement for electrical systems, strong analytics, and global supplier experience, with a track record in infrastructure spending and risk management.