Category Manager, Data Center Electrical Equipment
About The Position
SB Energy is seeking a strategic and technically capable Category Manager, Electrical Equipment to develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical electrical infrastructure supporting next-generation AI factories and advanced data centers. Reporting to the Director, Electrical Infrastructure Supply Chain, this role will own supplier relationships, commercial strategy, category planning, and supply continuity across key electrical equipment categories. Working closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, logistics, and project teams, the Category Manager will support equipment standardization, supplier selection, manufacturing readiness, and long-range capacity planning. This role will help secure reliable supply, improve supplier performance, manage commercial and operational risk, and support rapid infrastructure deployment.
Requirements
- At least 7+ years of professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement, or supply chain operations within infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, electrical equipment, or mission-critical environments
- Strong commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract management skills
- Working knowledge of electrical equipment manufacturing, supplier capacity planning, lead-time management, and supply chain risk mitigation
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and project locations as required
Nice To Haves
- Experience sourcing or managing categories such as switchgear, UPS, switchboards, busway, or related equipment preferred
- Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, utility-scale energy, industrial infrastructure, or other mission-critical facilities is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across electrical equipment categories including: Medium-voltage switchgear, Low-voltage switchgear, Transformers, UPS systems, STS / ATS, PDUs and RPPs, Busway systems, Protection and control systems.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mission-critical electrical infrastructure equipment supporting AI factory and advanced data center deployment programs.
- Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and long-term category planning to improve cost, supply continuity, and deployment scalability.
- Monitor market trends, manufacturing capacity, and supply chain risks to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Build and manage strategic relationships with key electrical equipment manufacturers, driving supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and capacity.
- Partner with engineering, construction, commissioning, and procurement teams to align sourcing strategies with equipment standards, Basis of Design (BOD), and project requirements.
- Lead efforts for technical evaluations, supplier submittmits, equipment validation, and standardization initiatives across electrical equipment.
- Coordinate manufacturing readiness, production schedules, capacity planning, logistics, and long-range supply planning to support project deployment.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and operational risks that could impact equipment availability, project schedules, or supplier performance.
- Manage supplier performance metrics, commercial commitments, and reporting related to delivery, lead times, manufacturing readiness, and capacity.
- Partner with finance, operations, and project controls to support forecasting, deployment planning, and procurement documentation.
Benefits
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
