Senior Category Sourcing Manager

QTS Data Centers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider is seeking a Senior Category Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and manage complex contracts in Greater London. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Procurement or a related field and extensive experience in sourcing and procurement, with a proven track record of managing high-value contracts. This role involves developing strategies, coaching a team, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business goals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and public holidays

32 paid volunteering hours per year

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employer paid private medical and dental cover

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Construction and/or Supply-Chain.
• 3+ years leading a procurement sourcing team or similar.
• Experience in managing contracts exceeding $50M annual value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of category sourcing managers to outperform expectations.
• Develop a category management strategy and implement best practices.
• Conduct thorough process analysis and develop metrics for tracking.
• Execute contracts across various categories for a European programme.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize contracting strategies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering

Job description

Senior Category Sourcing Manager – Job Description

The Senior Category Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the execution, and management of corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of categories that build and sustain our data centers. The Senior Manager will facilitate sourcing and other process optimisation opportunities to generate cost savings and risk mitigation for category spend under management. Categories could include, but are not limited to : Professional Services, Design, Engineering, Project Management, Equipment, Data Connectivity and Construction.

This role is responsible for leading the planning, negotiation and execution of complex contracts across the range of categories across various jurisdiction.

As the programme grows, the Senior Manager will build out the team to support the evolving needs of the business and will support Category Sourcing Managers on their team where support is needed to deliver business goals. This role will serve as the day-to-day leader of execution of duties for their assigned Category Sourcing Managers. The Senior Manager role will report to the Director, Category Sourcing position and will be expected to collaborate on process improvements and strategic initiatives with the Director to drive the Category Sourcing function forward.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coach and develop a team of category sourcing managers to outperform expectations.

Serve as first point of escalation for Category Sourcing Managers for their assigned category.

Develop a world-class category management strategy across assigned categories and identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimises work practices to foster efficiencies and enable accelerated execution strategies.

Conduct thorough process analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and improvements.

Lead the end-to-end execution of contracts across a variety of professional services, design, engineering, project management, equipment and construction contracts across a European programme.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across the organisation to develop best in class contracting strategies to optimise contracting including pre-development, development (design & construction), legal, tax, finance, and cost management teams.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on contract strategies, procurement schedules, tender reviews, contract placement and recommendations.

Conduct contract triage requests and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is gathered to enable speedy contract placement.

Assist with and complete contract drafts for multiple forms and types of contracts including in multiple jurisdictions.

Provide contract development, contract administration and contract management support to the whole European team.

Leverage buying power to enhance commercial terms and increase total value.

Stay attuned to market dynamics and industry intelligence to react appropriately to new challenges.

Develop supplier and industry category profiles and strategies for assigned categories in support of creating a best-in-class supply chain design.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for highest spend, greatest complexity, and most critical / strategic categories.

Participate in QBRs and provide guidance to Category Sourcing Managers on best practices.

Function as key support role for line of business for assigned categories.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering. Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field or equivalent professional experience

7 or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Construction and / or Supply-Chain

3 or more years leading a procurement sourcing team or similar

Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management of vendor relationships in excess of $50M in annual value

Demonstrated ability to lead through action

Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts

Experience executing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimise value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements

Demonstrated company-wide procurement performance within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi-tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider)

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organisation.

Use organisational skills to determine prioritisation and appropriate multitasking.

Perform necessary and timely follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary.

Strong planning, organisation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems

Self-motivated and goal driven

Proven skill in building culture within a team across multiple locations

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.

Total Rewards

25 days annual leave and public holidays

32 paid volunteering hours per year

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents

Life assurance

Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection

Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility

This role is bonus eligible.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on