Director Global Category Management - Mechanical

Fleet Data Centers•Austin, TX

2d•$180,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet Data Centers is seeking an experienced and results-driven supply chain Mechanical GCM Director to lead the procurement of Mechanical Cooling Equipment for our data center development projects. This role is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition to operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial equipment supply chain and deep knowledge of the unique requirements of data center mission-critical infrastructure such as Chillers, Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC), Adiabatic Cooling, Site Water Treatment, Cooling Towers, Cooling Distribution Units, and Fan Walls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in Mechanical Equipment supply chain, with at least 3-5 years focused on data center mission critical infrastructure
Deep understanding of data center systems and associated vendors (OEMs and integrators)
Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects
Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools
Excellent project management, contract management, change management and communication skills
Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS in Supply Chain or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Black Belt
Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational objectives
Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) from initiation through supplier selection and award
Conduct industry analysis and supply base assessments to evaluate supplier capacity and capabilities
Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and new product development processes
Drive supplier performance and relationship management (SPRM) initiatives
Assess and mitigate supply chain risks through strategic planning
Oversee category lifecycle management and transition strategies
Implement sustainability and social responsibility initiatives within the supply chain
Monitor and report on key performance metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times