Strategic Sourcing Manager, Data Center Infra

QTS Data Centers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager to develop and manage corporate sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect categories. You will conduct complex data analysis to identify savings opportunities and negotiate programs that optimize total cost of ownership.

Collaboration with departments and senior management is essential. The role requires guiding suppliers, crafting long-term sourcing plans, and leading implementation across a national data center portfolio.

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 developing long-range sourcing plans to reduce total costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing category management activities to achieve objectives and targets.
• Drive development of supplier and industry profiles and strategies for a best-in-class supply chain for data center providers.
• Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities across national portfolio of data centers.
• Coordinate facilities’ purchasing activities across national data centers.
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFP development, bid analysis, and long/short lists.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Category management

Education

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

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager to develop and manage corporate sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect categories. You will conduct complex data analysis to identify savings opportunities and negotiate programs that optimize total cost of ownership.

Collaboration with departments and senior management is essential. The role requires guiding suppliers, crafting long-term sourcing plans, and leading implementation across a national data center portfolio.