Director, Electrical Category Management, NA

Vantage Data Centers

Remote

Full Time

Posted September 4, 2026

$190k - $200k

Climate Technology

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Climate Technology
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, engineering procurement, or supplier leadership within electrical infrastructure, utilities, or large-scale capital projects.
Deep technical knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including high-voltage and medium/low-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, busway, PDUs, and controls.
Proven experience leading complex global supplier strategies, executive negotiations, and long-term contractual agreements for critical engineered equipment.
Strong understanding of lifecycle cost drivers, including capital efficiency, reliability, maintenance strategies, and total cost of ownership optimization.
Experience managing supplier performance through scorecards, KPIs, and executive-level governance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, sourcing concentration, and technology obsolescence.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Finance.
Experience driving standardization, modularization, and scalable infrastructure deployment across multiple regions.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting category strategies, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.