Category Sourcing Manager

The Category Sourcing Manager (CSM) is responsible for developing executing and managing corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect categories depending on expertise. CSM will perform complex data analysis to identify new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings for categories managed. Categories would include but not limited to: Electrical Mechanical Capital Improvement Projects SG&A IT MRO Facilities Maintenance Data Center Infrastructure Fit-outs and Data Connectivity. CSM is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. CSM will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate optimize and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES other duties as assigned.

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

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 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

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 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or Masters 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)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
• Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.
• Perform necessary and timely follow-up escalating appropriately if necessary.
• Strong planning organization decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
• Self-motivated and goal driven

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: 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 and other company benefits.
• This position is bonus eligible

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