Senior Data Center Cooling Strategy Lead

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Disability insurance

Group life insurance

401k matching

Education assistance

Job summary

Gradian is seeking a Senior Strategic Category Lead - Data Center Liquid Cooling to shape and execute category strategies for critical components powering data center cooling solutions. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to maximize value across cost, quality, and supply resiliency.

You will build deep supplier networks, lead negotiations, and drive multi-year roadmaps, balancing technical requirements with cost efficiency in a fast-growth, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles.
• Experience creating category strategies and managing strategic suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year category strategies for data center liquid cooling components.
• Map supplier capabilities, technology trends, capacity, and risks.
• Manage strategic supplier landscape and long-term relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership and lead times.
• Collaborate with Engineering to influence product cost and sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation through strategic initiatives.
• Identify risks and ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Category management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Cross-functional work

Supplier relationships

Education

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

Job description

Gradian is seeking a Senior Strategic Category Lead - Data Center Liquid Cooling to shape and execute category strategies for critical components powering data center cooling solutions. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to maximize value across cost, quality, and supply resiliency.

You will build deep supplier networks, lead negotiations, and drive multi-year roadmaps, balancing technical requirements with cost efficiency in a fast-growth, people-first environment.