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About the role
- Category Manager leading strategic sourcing for substation equipment in data center programs. Collaborating with Power Procurement and Engineering on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Own US category strategy for substation and grid-interconnection equipment.
- Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies aligned to Prologis’ data center growth pipeline.
- Analyze supplier capacity, manufacturing constraints, lead times, regional availability, and geopolitical risk to inform sourcing decisions.
- Lead RFXs for substation equipment packages; conduct bid leveling, commercial analysis, and negotiations.
- Own procurement execution for substation equipment across projects including manufacturing slot allocation, submittal cycle governance, and logistics planning.
- Build strategic partnerships with key OEMs and fabricators; lead supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, and QBRs.
- Serve as the commercial counterpart to substation and power engineering teams, aligning technical requirements with sourcing strategies.
- Provide executive-ready reporting on category risk, supply constraints, and procurement status.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within electrical infrastructure, power delivery, utilities, data centers, or energy projects.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing HV/MV substation equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, protection & controls).
- Strong understanding of OEM-driven supply chains, long-lead manufacturing cycles, and capital project procurement.
- Proven negotiation and contracting experience for complex, high-value equipment packages.
- Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, technically complex environments.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel (analysis, modeling) and PowerPoint (executive communication).
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment and work across U.S. time zones.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off (22 days a year)
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Wellness programs
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