Senior Global Category Manager - 26-03028

Akraya, Inc.; Georgia; Remote; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager to lead end-to-end commercial management and procurement governance for critical electrical substation equipment across North America, Europe, and Asia.

You will manage supplier relationships with 5–6 tier-one global suppliers, oversee PO lifecycles, drive cost negotiations, and ensure continuity of project delivery through governance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or global category management.
• Strong procurement background in heavy electrical infrastructure or substations.
• Proven track record negotiating supplier contracts and managing PO lifecycles.
• Experience with multi-regional supplier bases (North America / Asia).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary commercial owner for 5–6 strategic global suppliers.
• Negotiate, execute, and govern supplier agreements and SOWs.
• Oversee category cost models and monitor pricing/indexation.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to maintain governance standards.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Electrical Infrastructure

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Purchase Order Management

ERP Systems

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

Primary Skills:Primary Skills: Strategic Sourcing (advanced),Electrical Infrastructure (advance), Contract Negotiation (advanced), Supplier Relationship Management (advanced), SAP/Coupa/Oracle(intermediate), Purchase Order Management (advanced), ERP Systems (intermediate) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 7 Months Location: Remote - East Coast Hours PR: $58-$60/hr on w2 #LP

Job Description Seeking an experienced Senior Global Category Managerwithin our Infrastructure Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end commercial management and procurement governance for critical electrical substation equipment, specifically medium-to-low voltage transformers supporting operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will manage key commercial relationships with 5–6 tier-one global suppliers, oversee purchase order (PO) lifecycles, drive cost negotiations, and uphold supplier governance to ensure business continuity and uninterrupted project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Supplier Management Serve as the primary commercial owner for 5–6 strategic global suppliers providing electrical substation gear, medium/low-voltage transformers, and related equipment. Manage supplier performance, contract adherence, quarterly governance cadences, and day-to-day vendor communications across North American and Asian time zones. Mitigate supply continuity risks by identifying early operational bottlenecks, tracking supplier lead times, and coordinating escalations.

Contract & Commercial Governance Administer, negotiate, and execute supplier agreements, statements of work (SOWs), contract amendments, and master services/purchasing agreements. Oversee category cost models, monitor indexation/material pricing (copper, steel, electrical components), and evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO). Manage purchase orders (POs) from creation through reconciliation, ensuring alignment with milestone deliverables, project schedules, and budget allocations. Partner with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to maintain audit-ready procurement governance standards.

Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Data Center / Substation Construction, Planning, Logistics, and Quality teams to translate technical equipment specifications into commercial commitments. Maintain regular alignment with regional field operations teams in North America and APAC to forecast volume requirements and schedule equipment deliveries.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, global category management, or technical procurement within complex global supply chains. Domain Knowledge: Strong procurement background in heavy electrical infrastructure, substations, power distribution, or medium/low-voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear). Commercial & Contracts: Demonstrated track record negotiating supplier contracts, terms and conditions, commercial pricing structures, and managing purchase order lifecycles. Global Exposure: Experience managing multi-regional supplier bases across North America and Asia (APAC). Systems: Proficiency in enterprise ERP/procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle) and procurement workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting hyperscale data center infrastructure, industrial utility-scale projects, or large-scale EPC power programs. Proven ability to step into an inflight category, establish quick rapport with internal engineering stakeholders, and maintain supplier accountability with minimal ramp-up time. Excellent stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and structured problem-solving skills.

ABOUT AKRAYA

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