Category Sourcing Manager

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! Our life is a digital life, filled with streams of information flowing ceaselessly. Every click, every swipe, every interaction connects us. But where does all that information go? Enter the world of data centers. In the fast-paced world of data, QTS is dedicated to leading the industry in a thoughtful and intentional way. We believe that how we deliver our services is equally as important as the service we deliver. Our people play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth, and we are deeply committed to those who affect or are affected by our business. Our people are knowledgeable, resourceful, innovative self-starters, and can accomplish great things when working together. That is why QTS is Powered by People! The Category Sourcing Manager (“CSM”) is responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect categories, depending on expertise. CSM will perform complex data analysis to identify new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities. Categories could include, but not limited to: Electrical, Mechanical, Capital Improvement Projects, SG&A, IT, MRO, Facilities Maintenance, Data Center Infrastructure Fit-outs and Data Connectivity. CSM is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. CSM will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within organization. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties as assigned. · Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives · Support creating a “best in class” supply chain in the data center industry through category strategy development · Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities · Enable Facilities’ purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centers · Lead supplier selection & recommendation activities including qualitative/quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long/short lists, RFI/RFP development, and bid analysis · Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high spend, mission critical categories. · Provide strategic guidance to Stakeholders including Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions · Lead implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers · Ensure compliance with supplier agreements related to high spend scope area · Develop long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to optimize value for internal customers · Conduct thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress · Negotiate, review, and execute contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives · Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes work practices · Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements from departments and subject matter experts Enable strategic supplier collaboration with internal stakeholders BASIC QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience · Seven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain · Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management · Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts · Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization · Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements · Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain · Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi-tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider) · Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM) TOTAL REWARDS · This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. · This position is bonus eligible “Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution,” Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone. 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The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35 data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team. At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve. We are powered by people. And we’d like to invite you to join us. In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program