Strategic Data Center Sourcing Manager

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager in Texas to lead procurement across direct and indirect categories for data center operations. You will develop strategies, analyze spend, and negotiate with suppliers to optimize total cost of ownership while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sourcing/procurement, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of driving cost savings in complex environments such as data centers.

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.
• Experience leading change initiatives involving significant organizational impact.
• Experience developing long-range sourcing plans to reduce costs and optimize supplier value.
• Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned spend categories.
• Develop supplier profiles and category strategies for best-in-class supply chain.
• Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities.
• Coordinate Facilities’ purchasing across a national data center portfolio.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP development, bid analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field

MBA or master’s in supply chain

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager in Texas to lead procurement across direct and indirect categories for data center operations. You will develop strategies, analyze spend, and negotiate with suppliers to optimize total cost of ownership while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sourcing/procurement, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of driving cost savings in complex environments such as data centers.