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Senior Manager, Strategic Category Management - Data Center Supply Chain

SB Energy
Denver, USA
Senior · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy & Execution - Define and execute multi-year category strategies for Thermal & Mechanical cooling infrastructure equipment including market analysis, supplier segmentation, and sourcing roadmaps aligned to data center capacity growth
  • Commercial Negotiations & Contracting - Lead competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes for Thermal & Mechanical Cooling equipment categories
  • Risk Management & Supply Resiliency - Assess and mitigate supply chain risks associated with categories, including geopolitical exposure, single-source dependencies, long-lead-time components, and commodity price volatility
  • Cross-Functional Partnerships - Partner with data center engineering, construction, and capacity planning teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps and infrastructure deployment schedules. Collaborate with legal, finance, and sustainability teams to structure contracts that reflects commercial, compliance, and environmental requirements
  • Category Execution - Act as the day-to-day procurement lead for assigned equipment packages and the primary commercial contact for suppliers. Maintain an integrated action list covering technical submissions, production, quality, delivery, and field support. Establish and track supplier capacity commitments to ensure supply availability supports global data center build pipeline
  • Drive supplier development initiatives to qualify new sources of supply, expand geographic diversity, and improve supply chain resilience for critical power and cooling categories
  • Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical discipline. Master’s degree or MBA preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, program management, category management, or procurement for thermal & cooling infrastructure equipment or related mechanical systems
  • Experience leading end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx development, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract execution for capital equipment categories
  • Experience developing category strategies that incorporate market intelligence, total cost of ownership analysis, and supply risk assessment
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and driving measurable improvements in supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery
  • Experience communicating complex sourcing strategies and supplier performance data to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
  • Location: Redwood City, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Austin, TX
  • Remote locations will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Base Pay - $140,000 - $200,000
  • The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
  • Our Health & Wellness Benefits
  • At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
  • 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
  • At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
  • SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
  • To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical discipline. Master’s degree or MBA preferred

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