Manager, Category Sourcing

Manager, Category Sourcing

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

The Manager, Category Sourcing is responsible for leading the execution, and management of corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct or indirect categories that build and sustain our data centers. The Manager will facilitate sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings and risk mitigation for category spend under management. Categories could include, but are not limited to:
Electrical, Mechanical, SG&A, IT, MRO, Facilities Maintenance and Data Connectivity depending on the assignment. This role is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs, owning enterprise agreements, and communicating to line of businesses the value propositions of teams assigned category groupings. The Manager 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 Manager role will report to the Sr. Manager, Category Sourcing and will be expected to collaborate on process improvements and strategic initiatives with the departmental leaders to drive the Category Sourcing function and supported business groups forward.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties as assigned.

• Develop a world-class category management strategy across assigned categories.
• Coach and develop a team of category sourcing managers to outperform expectations.
• Lead execution of ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets.
• Ensure assigned categories contract portfolio is current and robust.
• Leverage buying power to enhance commercial terms and increase total value.
• Monitor and Report performance management initiatives to elevate team productivity.
• 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.
• Ensure Category Sourcing Managers execute supplier selection & 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.
• Serve as first point of escalation for Category Sourcing Managers for their assigned category.
• Negotiate supply opportunities with vendors in assigned 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, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing,…