Senior Global Category Manager - 26-03028

Senior Global Category Manager Seeking an experienced Senior Global Category Manager within our Infrastructure Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end commercial management and procurement governance for critical electrical substation equipment, specifically medium-to-low voltage transformers supporting operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will manage key commercial relationships with 5–6 tier-one global suppliers, oversee purchase order (PO) lifecycles, drive cost negotiations, and uphold supplier governance to ensure business continuity and uninterrupted project delivery. Key Responsibilities Category & Supplier Management Serve as the primary commercial owner for 5–6 strategic global suppliers providing electrical substation gear, medium/low-voltage transformers, and related equipment. Manage supplier performance, contract adherence, quarterly governance cadences, and day-to-day vendor communications across North American and Asian time zones. Mitigate supply continuity risks by identifying early operational bottlenecks, tracking supplier lead times, and coordinating escalations. Contract & Commercial Governance Administer, negotiate, and execute supplier agreements, statements of work (SOWs), contract amendments, and master services/purchasing agreements. Oversee category cost models, monitor indexation/material pricing (copper, steel, electrical components), and evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO).Manage purchase orders (POs) from creation through reconciliation, ensuring alignment with milestone deliverables, project schedules, and budget allocations. Partner with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to maintain audit-ready procurement governance standards. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with Electrical Engineering, Data Center / Substation Construction, Planning, Logistics, and Quality teams to translate technical equipment specifications into commercial commitments. Maintain regular alignment with regional field operations teams in North America and APAC to forecast volume requirements and schedule equipment deliveries.