Strategic Mechanical Sourcing Leader

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Category Lead, Mechanical to own the Mechanical and Plumbing (MP) systems category across megaprojects.

You will shape strategy, drive procurement, and manage suppliers with a focus on standardization, prefabrication, and lifecycle cost. This role requires strong leadership, deep mechanical knowledge, and collaboration with design, VDC, and operations teams in a fast-paced, nationwide program environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical systems and equipment, with category management experience.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience implementing sourcing technology and analytics tools.
• CPSM, PMP, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep technical knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to bridge engineering, construction, prefabrication, and procurement perspectives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, total cost of ownership, should-cost models, and supplier performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Defines holistic strategies for major MEP systems (mechanical plants, distribution systems, plumbing systems, controls).
• Establishes standardized system “families” and preferred solutions by market and building type.
• Evaluates make‑vs‑buy and prefab vs field‑build decisions, in concert with Prefab and Design Phase teams.
• Aligns with Self‑Perform Mechanical, National Water, mission critical / healthcare, and national MEP leadership.
• Builds material taxonomy, spend views, and should cost models for major mechanical components.
• Tracks mechanical market conditions including lead times, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, ductwork, piping systems, controls pricing, tariffs, and informs early buy down opportunities.
• Builds TCO models that reflect equipment + piping/duct + installation + commissioning + lifecycle energy/maintenance.
• Tracks OEM and integrator landscapes, including design‑assist partners and MEP subs for national or regional programs.
• Co‑leads sourcing events with Strategic Sourcing for key MEP OEMs and subcontractors and establishes partnering frameworks.
• Owns SRM for strategic mechanical suppliers, ensuring capacity and robust warranty, commissioning, and technical support.
• Leads risk assessments for long lead / critical items and defines mitigation including alternate OEMs and standardization.
• Develops Mechanical Category Playbook for specifications, OEMs, channel strategy and ordering rules.
• Partners with 02S Solutions Integration to embed mechanical procurement workflows in project intake and margin planning.
• Interacts with internal stakeholders (Self‑Perform Mechanical, National Water & Process Pipe, regional MEP leaders, Design Phase/VDC, Prefab Leadership) and external OEMs, integrators, subs, and controls vendors.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Negotiation

Analytics tools

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional

Data analytics

Education

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

CPSM, PMP, or similar certification preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Category Lead, Mechanical to own the Mechanical and Plumbing (MP) systems category across megaprojects.

You will shape strategy, drive procurement, and manage suppliers with a focus on standardization, prefabrication, and lifecycle cost. This role requires strong leadership, deep mechanical knowledge, and collaboration with design, VDC, and operations teams in a fast-paced, nationwide program environment.