Category Manager

Are you looking to join the team building the backbone of AI?

CrimsonXT has partnered with an AI Cloud Platform company that, due to continued expansion, is hiring across multiple functions within the data centre space. We are seeking a Category Manager – Construction Services to join the team, ideally based in the Central or West Coast regions.

Role responsibilities:

As Category Manager – Construction Services, you will play a key role within the Data Centre Design, Engineering, and Construction organisation. This position will focus on contract management and procurement for large-scale construction, engineering, and professional services projects, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and strong commercial outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the design and construction contract management function across multiple projects
• Developing and implementing contract management tools and processes
• Partnering with business leaders to navigate complex operational and spend initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with deal-to-contract policies, procedures, and control frameworks
• Leading contract creation, review, and negotiation processes
• Building and maintaining clause libraries and standard contract templates
• Guiding deal structure and risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinating resolution of key business issues with Legal, Risk, and leadership teams
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and accountability
• Acting as the point of contact for all contract-related inquiries and governance
• Streamlining processes from quote creation to signature completion
• Providing training and sharing best practices to enhance contracting efficiency
• Liaising between Project Controls, Construction Managers, and General Contractors to enforce contract compliance
• Managing multiple contracts and process improvement initiatives simultaneously

What we’re looking for: 

We’re seeking a professional with 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, or contract management, ideally within construction or data centre environments. You should also bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Legal Studies, Engineering, or Construction Administration (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of contract administration, risk management, and supplier governance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Adobe Sign (or similar e-signing tools)
• Experience with SAP, SRM, or equivalent systems (preferred)
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, compliance, and process improvement

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, growth-driven team shaping the next generation of data centre infrastructure for the AI era. You’ll receive a competitive total compensation package (salary + equity), along with:

• Retirement or pension plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy

Sound interesting? Reach out to us to learn more about this opportunity and how you can contribute to building the infrastructure powering the future of AI.