Senior Category Sourcing Manager

You will own end-to-end sourcing strategy for power and cooling equipment. You will develop category plans, qualify suppliers, run RFx processes, negotiate agreements, manage contracts, analyze markets and costs, and align procurement decisions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for data-centre infrastructure equipment
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and mitigate supply-chain risk
• Lead negotiations for framework and volume purchase agreements
• Manage contract compliance, amendments, renewals, and extensions
• Design and execute competitive RFx processes
• Develop bid documents, evaluation criteria, and selection methodologies
• Conduct market research and identify cost-savings opportunities
• Establish and track category KPIs
• Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and leadership on requirements and forecasts

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management
• 2+ years sourcing power and cooling equipment for data-centre construction, critical facilities, or large-scale industrial projects
• Experience negotiating complex high-value framework agreements
• Understanding of competitive bidding and RFx methodologies
• Experience with supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance management
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data-centre environments
• Understanding of data-centre construction timelines, equipment lead times, and delivery requirements
• Experience evaluating total cost of ownership
• Proficiency with e-sourcing platforms, contract management systems, and ERP

Benefits

• Equity
• Flexible workplace
• Remote-first work
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan participation