Strategic Sourcing Manager - Data Centers

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Vacation + Holidays + Sick days (paid)

401(k) company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation not provided

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Data Centers in Denver, CO to drive global sourcing for data center components and partnerships with GPLM, Commercial teams, and Engineering to deliver competitive supply solutions. You will manage RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and negotiations across regions, with travel as needed.

The role emphasizes identifying opportunities for cost reduction, improving lead times, and ensuring supplier quality and continuity through KPI

Qualifications

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity-management experience.
• Experience sourcing engineered or industrial products globally; hose, couplings, fabricated metal products, valves or instrumentation preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation, cost analysis, commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional and global stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Data Centers GPLM and Commercial teams to support active customer opportunities, quotations and commercialization needs with timely sourcing solutions.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for outsourced products and components, balancing cost, quality, lead time, capacity, risk and customer requirements.
• Lead sourcing for priority categories including assembly and outsourced coupling components, metal welded hose, flow meters, pressure gauges, valves and related components.
• Leverage Gates global suppliers, regional sourcing teams and external markets to identify and qualify supply options across regions.
• Own supplier identification, RFQ/RFP activity, bid analysis, supplier selection and negotiation of pricing, lead times, capacity and commercial terms.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams to evaluate supplier capability, technical fit, total cost and qualification requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, capacity, logistics and continuity risks for critical sourced products.
• Resolve complex supplier issues related to cost, quality, delivery or capacity and communicate sourcing recommendations and tradeoffs to business stakeholders.
• Track sourcing performance, savings and supplier results and identify opportunities to improve cost, speed and supply reliability.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with moderate complexity and resource requirements. Provide subject matter guidance to stakeholders without direct people-management responsibility.
• Establish and monitor sourcing KPIs such as savings, cost avoidance, supplier lead time, quality, on-time delivery, capacity readiness and sourcing-cycle time; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Global sourcing experience

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Data Centers is responsible for sourcing products and components that support Data Center growth opportunities. Working closely with the GPLM and Commercial teams, this role provides responsive sourcing support for customer opportunities while leveraging Gates' global supplier network and sourcing organization to identify competitive, reliable supply solutions worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with Data Centers GPLM and Commercial teams to support active customer opportunities, quotations and commercialization needs with timely sourcing solutions.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for outsourced products and components, balancing cost, quality, lead time, capacity, risk and customer requirements.
• Lead sourcing for priority categories including assembly and outsourced coupling components, metal welded hose, flow meters, pressure gauges, valves and related components.
• Leverage Gates global suppliers, regional sourcing teams and external markets to identify and qualify supply options across regions.
• Own supplier identification, RFQ/RFP activity, bid analysis, supplier selection and negotiation of pricing, lead times, capacity and commercial terms.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams to evaluate supplier capability, technical fit, total cost and qualification requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, capacity, logistics and continuity risks for critical sourced products.
• Resolve complex supplier issues related to cost, quality, delivery or capacity and communicate sourcing recommendations and tradeoffs to business stakeholders.
• Track sourcing performance, savings and supplier results and identify opportunities to improve cost, speed and supply reliability.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with moderate complexity and resource requirements. Provide subject matter guidance to stakeholders without direct people-management responsibility.
• Establish and monitor sourcing KPIs such as savings, cost avoidance, supplier lead time, quality, on-time delivery, capacity readiness and sourcing-cycle time; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations or related field required.
• Typically 8-10 years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity-management experience.
• Experience sourcing engineered or industrial products globally; experience with hose, couplings, fabricated metal products, valves or instrumentation preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation, cost analysis, commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional and global stakeholders without direct authority.
• Ability to work standard business hours aligned with the primary Data Centers GPLM and Commercial teams, with flexibility to engage global suppliers and teams across regions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary - $120,000 - $140,000
• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.