Global Categories Director at Equinix

Equinix

📍 toronto, on, Canada

Full-time Engineering Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

Lead the strategy and execution as the Technical Global Categories Director at Equinix, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and critical systems. Engage in a hybrid work model with 20-35% travel to global sites.
As a seasoned leader at Equinix, you'll oversee major capital equipment categories and drive global supplier strategies. With over 15 years of experience, you'll transform complex systems into standardized solutions. Your expertise will guide innovative approaches in vendor management and capacity planning ensuring reliability and high quality.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define global category vision and playbooks
• Structure global capacity agreements and pre-buy strategies
• Establish global technical standards and specification frameworks
• Embed quality frameworks across mechanical and electrical scopes
• Drive total cost of ownership optimization and standardization
Requirements:
• 15+ years in mission-critical infrastructure experience
• Bachelo...