21h ago

Category Manager - Mechanical

San Francisco, CA

$130k-$157k / year

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💼 About This Role

You'll manage mechanical equipment categories for data center construction, negotiating complex programs for chillers, CRAHs, fan walls, and CDUs. You'll drive supplier selection and integration to support scaling operations. This role directly impacts building and scaling data center operations with an energy-first approach to AI infrastructure.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute category strategies for mechanical equipment.
  • Negotiate complex programs for chillers, CRAHs, fan walls, and CDUs.
  • Manage equipment schedules, budgets, and costs for new data centers.
  • Lead supplier onboarding and selection via cost analysis and RFP.
  • Monitor supplier compliance against speed, scope, and schedule agreements.

📋 Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in similar industry or fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time.
  • Based in San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO with office requirement.
  • Experience managing Capex budgets over $100M.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Restricted Stock Units
  • 🏖️ Paid time off & holidays
  • 🏥 Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • 👶 Paid parental leave
  • 📚 Professional development & tuition reimbursement

🚩 Heads Up

  • Role mixes strategic category management with tactical purchasing, potentially diluting focus.
  • Requires office presence in specific cities with frequent travel, which may limit flexibility.
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