Crusoe-posted 2 months ago
$130,000 - $157,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Sunnyvale, CA

The 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.

  • Develop, execute, and manage Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products.
  • Negotiate and support 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.
  • Monitor 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 optimizes 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 3-5 years of experience, ideally in a similar industry or fast paced environment.
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time.
  • 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.
  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Industry competitive pay.
  • Restricted Stock Units in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company.
  • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents.
  • Employer contributions to HSA accounts.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
  • Teladoc.
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Cell phone reimbursement.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Subscription to the Calm app.
  • MetLife Legal.
  • Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period.
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