Category Sourcing Manager - Tennant Fit

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
• Drive development of supplier and industry category profiles and strategies to a “best in class” Supply‑Chain for data‑center providers
• Identify and leverage company‑wide spend opportunities
• Coordinate Facilities’ purchasing activities across a national portfolio of data centers
• Lead supplier selection and recommendation activities including qualitative/quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long‑/short lists, RFI/RFP development, and bid analysis
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for highest spend, greatest complexity, and most critical/strategic categories
• Provide strategic guidance to profiles and Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
• Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communication plans, and timeline
• Lead implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers
• Monitor compliance with supplier agreements related to high‑spend scope areas
• Develop long‑range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements
• Conduct thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress
• Negotiate, review, and execute implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives
• Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject‑matter experts
• Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
• Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply‑Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Seven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply‑Chain
• Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation, and management
• Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications
• Experience managing and leading change initiatives that have significant organizational impact
• Experience developing long‑range sourcing plans to reduce total costs, optimize supplier value, and meet internal customer requirements
• Demonstrated company‑wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain
• Experience working for or supporting a data‑center provider (multi‑tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider)
• Procurement certification (e.g., ISM CPSM)

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; an employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; a QTS scholarship for dependents; a wellness program; and other company benefits. The position is bonus eligible.

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