Category Sourcing Manager – Marketing, Travel & Events

QTS Data Centers

Category Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing initiatives in a dynamic data center environment. Collaborating with internal departments to optimize procurement processes and negotiate complex contracts.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeOverland Park • Arizona, Colorado, Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

sourcing strategiescategory managementsupplier selectionqualitative analysisquantitative analysisRFI developmentRFP developmentcontract negotiationspend analysisTotal Cost of Ownership models

Soft Skills

relationship buildingstrategic guidancecommunicationleadershipcollaborationchange managementtactical executioninnovation

Tools & Technologies

procurement systemsmetrics toolscontract management systems

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply-Chaindata centerindirect sourcingsupplier agreementsbusiness objectivesspend opportunitiescategory profiles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for highest spend, greatest complexity, and most critical/strategic categories
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 national portfolio of data centers
Lead supplier selection & recommendation activities including qualitative/quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long/short lists, RFI/RFP development, and bid analysis
Provide strategic guidance to profiles and Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications 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 area
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 optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
Builds 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts
Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization
Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
flexible spending and HSA accounts
paid holidays
paid time off
paid volunteer days
employee assistance program
tuition assistance
parental leave
military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
wellness program
other company benefits
bonus eligible