Senior Category Manager (Major Captial Equipment - Electrical)
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About this role
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
Job Summary
Manages multiple Electrical categories with cross-functional and regionally diverse teams up to executive staff. Accountable for driving end‑to‑end category management, supplier strategy, and capacity planning to support multi‑site data center expansion. May participate in the development of the business strategy while impacting business direction through the development of innovative strategies or services.
Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Sourcing
Develop and execute global category strategies for Electrical Equipment (RPP, PDU and Medium voltage Transformers)
Create region‑specific sourcing strategies aligned with build plans and technology needs
Develops, communicates and executes against consistent global procurement strategies and best practices
Monitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of category, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape
Supplier Management
Lead the full source‑to‑contract process, including market analysis, GRFP management, negotiations, and contract execution
Build strategic partnerships to support scale, competitiveness, innovation, and long‑term capacity
Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix
Identify and mitigate supply and execution risks
Acts as point of escalation for suppliers when needed
Supplier alignment with execution plan
Integrate demand forecasts and build schedules into sourcing and supplier capacity plans
Align with construction, engineering, and program teams to support on‑time, cost‑effective delivery
Contract Management
Works with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business and commercial requirements
Negotiates contract details with suppliers (assure that for the full contractual framework is in place with all suppliers)
Spend Governance and Analytics
Manage category spend analytics, forecasting, and cost modelling
Aligns with internal customers to define optimal negotiation positions while delivering cost savings opportunities and providing stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risks and liabilities
Directly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirements
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Partner with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations teams
Operate effectively in complex, multi‑entity environments
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred), supply chain, Construction, Business, or related field
10+ years in category management, procurement, or supply chain leadership
Experience with international, project‑based or data centre programmes
Strong commercial, analytical, and communication skills
Familiarity with contracting and global, matrixed organizations
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