Senior Sourcing Manager, Data Center Electrical Equipment - Data Center Supply Chain
About The Position
SB Energy is seeking a strategic and technically capable Senior 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 owns supplier relationships, commercial strategy, category planning, and supply continuity across key electrical equipment categories. The role works closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, logistics, and project teams to support equipment standardization, supplier selection, manufacturing readiness, and long-range capacity planning. It helps secure reliable supply, improve supplier performance, manage commercial and operational risk, and support rapid infrastructure deployment. The position is based in one of the preferred locations—Redwood City, San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, or Austin—with remote locations considered case by case. Domestic and international travel to supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and project locations may be required.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 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.
- Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, utility-scale energy, industrial infrastructure, or other mission-critical facilities.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute multi-year category strategies for medium- and low-voltage electrical power supply and distribution equipment, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, and sourcing roadmaps aligned with data center capacity growth.
- 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 inform strategic sourcing decisions.
- Build and manage strategic relationships with electrical equipment manufacturers and drive supplier performance in 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 technical evaluations, supplier submittals, 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 affect 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, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking, with company contributions.
- Mental, physical, and social wellness support, with company contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup benefits.
- Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
- Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
- Device purchase support.
- Performance-based bonuses and equity grants may be included in total rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
