CrimsonXT · 1 week ago
Category Manager - Electrical
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expCrimsonXT is partnered with a rapidly scaling AI Cloud Platform company expanding its data center footprint globally. They are seeking a Category Manager – Electrical to lead strategic procurement and supply chain operations for critical electrical infrastructure across major data center build-outs.
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Hiring Manager
Matt Snowden
Responsibilities
Developing and executing sourcing strategies for key electrical systems such as LV switchgear, UPS systems, busway, and ATS
Leading competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management
Aligning supplier capabilities with technical specifications in partnership with Engineering and Design
Implementing supplier risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and performance improvement measures
Overseeing Master Production Schedules (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts and capacity constraints
Prioritising speed of delivery over pure cost/TCO optimisation
Monitoring KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, and production efficiency
Collaborating with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Procurement, Logistics) to balance supply and demand
Using ERP and APS tools to enhance visibility, accuracy, and scheduling
Managing the full lifecycle of OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) equipment
Coordinating logistics, shipping, rigging, and storage for major equipment deliveries
Ensuring data integrity through documentation, audits, and continuous improvement
Creating playbooks, procedures, and training materials for procurement and planning workflows
Driving digital transformation initiatives to streamline processes
Defining supplier KPIs, SLAs, and business review cadences
Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Engineering, Construction, and Operations
Supporting change management, escalations, and project realignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
5+ years' experience in strategic sourcing within Cloud Data Centers or similar infrastructure environments
Strong understanding of data center construction and critical MEP categories
Experience managing high-value contracts (> $50M) and multi-vendor strategies
Skilled negotiation, supplier management, and risk mitigation capabilities
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), APS tools, and planning software
A track record of implementing new processes and driving cross-functional improvements
Willingness to travel to data center sites, vendor facilities, and industry events
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Retirement or pension plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO policy
Company
CrimsonXT
CrimsonXT is a staffing and recruiting company that provides services for executive-level recruitment for start-ups and private firms.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase