Global Category Manager - Capital Projects at Applied Digital Corporation

United States

Position Summary The Global Category Manager – Capital Projects is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies that support the successful delivery of high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale data center projects. This role leads strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and end-to-end procurement execution for critical Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment across multiple active and pipeline data center sites. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing * Develop and execute global category strategies for capital equipment and services supporting HPC data center builds. * Conduct market intelligence, supply base analysis, and capacity assessments. * Lead competitive sourcing events aligned with project schedules. * Manage procurement of critical OFCI equipment across multiple concurrent projects. * Coordinate purchase orders, manufacturing milestones, logistics, and site delivery. * Track long-lead items and proactively mitigate risks. * Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships. * Negotiate complex commercial agreements including MSAs and SOWs. * Partner with Legal and Finance to manage risk and scalability. Value Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement * Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital spend tracking. * Ensure compliance with procurement policies * Serve as procurement partner to Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Finance. * Provide executive-level updates and reporting. * Prepare dashboards and decision-support materials. Required Qualifications * 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management. * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field or related experience in lieu of degree * Experience supporting data center or mission-critical capital projects. * Proven ability to manage long-lead capital equipment. * Strong negotiation and project management skills. Preferred Skills * Experience in hyperscale or HPC data center environments. * Understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure. * Strong analytical and executive communication skills. * ERP and procurement system experience. * Willingness to travel up to 15%, as needed