Procurement Category Manager 1

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager

Job Description

The Procurement Category Manager will play a key role in managing the mechanical category within data-center equipment. This involves developing suppliers, defining strategy, setting pricing, and allocating equipment needed for data-center builds. The role also entails aligning with suppliers on new data-center designs, finalizing design requirements, and establishing pricing for upcoming builds. This position is 100% remote with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of the establishment.
• Develop suppliers, define strategies, and set pricing for data-center equipment.
• Contribute to the alignment with suppliers on new data-center designs and finalize design requirements.
• Establish pricing and allocate equipment needed for data-center builds.
• Lead cross-functional engagement across multiple stakeholder groups, including engineering, legal, finance, and planning.
• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment, especially when priorities conflict.
• Operate effectively under pressure with aggressive timelines and frequent changes.
• Proactively lead meetings to align decisions, actions, and owners.
• Manage and execute contracts, including navigating issues post-signature.

Essential Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong cross-functional leadership experience and comfort influencing top stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead working sessions and decision-making forums.
• Experience managing sourcing and execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Practical contract management experience, including issue resolution and collaboration with stakeholders.

Work Environment

This is a remote position with a Monday to Friday schedule, requiring 40 hours per week. The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups and offers a dynamic environment with frequent changes and aggressive timelines.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $20 - $22