Senior Category Manager - Mechanical

About the role

The Senior Category Manager - Mechanical is responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products. This role will have a direct and immediate impact on our ability to build and scale our data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products.
• Responsible for negotiating and supporting complex programs for Chillers, CRAH’s, Fan Walls, CDU’s and other Electrical equipment as needed.
• Manage equipment schedules, budgets and cost to support large new Data Center construction activities.
• Drive integration and development of new and existing suppliers to ensure collaboration and ease of doing business.
• Lead supplier onboarding and selections based on cost analysis/lead time tied to a RFP.
• Provide strategic guidance, understanding the Total Cost of Ownership to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines.
• Lead implementation efforts and activities for mechanical equipment categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers.
• Maintain compliance against supplier agreements related to speed, scope and schedule.
• Conduct a thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and make recommendations on improvements.
• Negotiate, review, and execute implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives.
• Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize indirect sourcing and procurement work practices.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and key stakeholders to support our Data Center growth.
• Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting and construction teams.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience, ideally in a similar industry or fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.
• Based in San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA or Denver, CO with the ability to work in an office multiple times a week.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing similar-sized Capex budgets (+$100hundreds millions).
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting key stakeholders.
• Ability to get things done while completing assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure and cooling systems.
• Experience with project management and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Project Management
• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Cost Analysis
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off

Pay

Compensation will be paid in the range of $156,000 - $190,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Based in San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA or Denver, CO with the ability to work in an office multiple times a week.