Senior Category Sourcing Manager - Construction

Quality Technology Services, LLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in London seeks a Senior Category Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives for various categories. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, contract management, and team leadership. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, developing category strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of sourcing experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. This position offers a competitive package and benefits including paid time off and a bonus eligibility.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and public holidays

Employer paid private medical and dental cover

Employee referral bonus up to $2,500

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and management of corporate sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and implement category management strategies.
• Conduct process analysis and develop metrics tools to track progress.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

Tools

Contract Management Systems

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 [e-mail]

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

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, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

• 11 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

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.