Procurement Category Manager – White Space

VOLTA

. Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies for Volta's campuses .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating commercial terms. Proficient in running structured procurement processes and utilizing analytical skills for cost modeling and supplier performance evaluation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationStrategic SourcingData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementSupplier Partnership DevelopmentCost ModelingTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisCommercial Contract TermsStructured Procurement ProcessesMaster AgreementsFramework AgreementsRisk ManagementPerformance KPIs

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsAI-Based SystemsProcurement SystemsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPSCPSM

Industry Keywords

Data CentersMission Critical FacilitiesEnergyConstructionLarge-Scale InfrastructureNEC ContractsJCT ContractsFIDIC ContractsGMP ContractsAIA Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies for Volta's campuses
Build a resilient supply chain with sufficient depth, capacity and geographic coverage
Identify, develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships
Establish master goods and services agreements and framework arrangements
Secure pipeline, capacity reservations, manufacturing slots and volume commitments
Provide onsite teams with approved suppliers, call-off routes, pricing and contacts
Run procurement processes end to end, from market engagement and pre-qualification through RFI, RFQ, RFP, evaluation, negotiation and contract award
Engage engineering, design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, controls, operations, project controls and finance stakeholders
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, payment milestones, warranties and service levels
Resolve supplier delivery, quality, commercial and performance issues
Facilitate regular supplier business reviews covering performance, KPIs, pipeline, capacity, risks, innovation and continuous improvement
Manage supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, price volatility, tariffs, financial health and ESG/compliance concerns
Maintain accurate supplier records, agreements, purchase orders and spend data
Report category spend, savings, pipeline and supplier performance to the Regional Procurement Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 to 7 years in procurement, category management or supplier relationship management
Ideally experience in data centers, mission critical facilities, energy, construction or large-scale infrastructure
Direct experience buying in White Space, with understanding of how equipment, works or services are specified, made and delivered
Track record of building strategic supplier partnerships and establishing master agreements, frameworks or capacity arrangements
Strong relationship management skills, including managing senior supplier contacts and escalations
Experience running structured procurement processes and supporting stakeholder decision making
Working knowledge of commercial contract terms including liability, warranties, liquidated damages, payment terms and change control
Familiarity with NEC, JCT, FIDIC, GMP or AIA standard form contracts
Strong analytical and cost modelling skills, including total cost of ownership analysis
Comfort using ERP, AI-based systems, procurement systems and Excel
CIPS or CPSM qualification, or working towards it, is advantageous
Ability to work in the country where the role is based; visa sponsorship requirements are assessed during application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Discretionary bonus
Pre-employment screening handled confidentially by an accredited third-party provider