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Global Category Manager - Capital Projects

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Position Summary

The Global Category Manager – Capital Projects is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies that support the successful delivery of high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale data center projects. This role leads strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and end-to-end procurement execution for critical Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment across multiple active and pipeline data center sites.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing

  • Develop and execute global category strategies for capital equipment and services supporting HPC data center builds.
  • Conduct market intelligence, supply base analysis, and capacity assessments.
  • Lead competitive sourcing events aligned with project schedules.
  • Manage procurement of critical OFCI equipment across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Coordinate purchase orders, manufacturing milestones, logistics, and site delivery.
  • Track long-lead items and proactively mitigate risks.
  • Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships.
  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements including MSAs and SOWs.
  • Partner with Legal and Finance to manage risk and scalability.

Value Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital spend tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies
  • Serve as procurement partner to Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Finance.
  • Provide executive-level updates and reporting.
  • Prepare dashboards and decision-support materials.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
  • Experience supporting data center or mission-critical capital projects.
  • Proven ability to manage long-lead capital equipment.
  • Strong negotiation and project management skills.

Skills

  • Experience in hyperscale or HPC data center environments.
  • Understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
  • Strong analytical and executive communication skills.
  • ERP and procurement system experience.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%, as needed