About Galtra

Galtra designs and manufactures modular, prefabricated infrastructure systems for mission-critical data centers. We integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation into site-ready packages that accelerate delivery, increase density, and cut integration risk. We partner with owners, operators, and leading engineering firms to deliver standardized, scalable solutions for AI-ready and High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.

The Role

This is a key sourcing execution role within Galtra’s Supply Chain team. The Commodity Specialist - Mechanical owns end-to-end sourcing and supplier performance management for mission-critical mechanical and thermal equipment used in Galtra’s modular, prefabricated data center infrastructure systems.

You will lead competitive sourcing events, negotiate commercial terms within defined authority, and build resilient multi-source supply while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to meet cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.

What You'll Do

• Own mechanical/thermal commodity sourcing across Galtra’s project portfolio, including RFQ strategy, supplier selection, and award execution for critical mechanical packages.
• Develop RFQ packages (scope/specifications, commercial requirements, schedule milestones) in partnership with Engineering and Project stakeholders.
• Run sourcing events end-to-end: bidder strategy, RFQ release, supplier Q&A/clarifications, quote collection, leveling, and award recommendation packets.
• Drive scope completeness and interface alignment (inclusions/exclusions, accessories/spares, controls/BMS interfaces, and documentation requirements).
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, warranty, payment terms, and commercial conditions within defined guardrails; escalate exceptions with clear options and recommendations.
• Establish and maintain a resilient supplier base, targeting a minimum of three qualified suppliers for critical categories; support supplier qualification and onboarding as needed.
• Maintain supplier performance scorecards and corrective action processes covering delivery, quality, documentation responsiveness, and service.
• Manage supplier capacity and lead-time commitments; coordinate shipment milestones and expediting cadence for critical equipment and assemblies.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to support framework agreements, pricing models, and long-term supplier strategies for mechanical commodities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support standardization, modularization, and design-to-cost initiatives for mechanical systems and integrated packages.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, contractual deliverables, and required documentation (submittals, certifications, QA records) as applicable.
• Maintain the commodity system of record: supplier library, pricing and lead-time history, bid tabs, award packets, and lessons learned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• 2-5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical/thermal sourcing, MEP construction sourcing, industrial EPC, or engineered manufacturing supply chains.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing thermal and mechanical infrastructure such as chillers, pumps/pump skids, heat exchangers, cooling towers/dry coolers, CRAH/fan wall systems, CDUs/liquid cooling, AHUs/DOAS, or closely related categories.
• Proven RFQ execution and quote leveling discipline; ability to manage complex scopes, clarifications, and award packets.
• Proven success in negotiations, contract/commercial terms, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience managing lead times, delivery milestones, and supplier performance in schedule-driven programs.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; able to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and drive supplier responsiveness.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to travel up to 35% as needed (vendor site visits, factories, client meetings, and manufacturing facilities across the U.S.).

Preferred Skills

• Experience sourcing data center thermal systems, liquid cooling solutions, or similarly mission-critical mechanical equipment.
• Exposure to prefabricated or modular skids/packaged systems and related supplier ecosystems.
• Familiarity with framework agreements, supplier development, and risk mitigation/continuity planning.
• Exposure to commissioning or FAT/SAT processes and related documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics) and maintaining structured supplier/part data.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering required. Master’s preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately ~35% travel expected.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.

What We Offer

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option). 
• Flex spending accounts (FSA). 
• Dental and vision plans. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26. 
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option. 
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year. 
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. 
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage. 
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance. 
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment. 

Salary

At Galtra, we know salary ranges listed on job boards don’t always reflect our pay practices. In many cases, we offer more competitive compensation for well-qualified candidates. For this role, the salary range is $70,000 – $90,000 annually, provided as a good faith estimate based on experience, location, and qualifications.

EEO

Galtra Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

Notice To Third Party Agencies
Galtra Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Galtra in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Galtra has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Galtra and Galtra Solutions will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.