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Category Sourcing Manager

QTS Data Centers

US TX Irving DAL1, United States

Full Time

Posted November 5, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 6, 2026
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Job Description

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.

Key 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 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

Requirements

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.
Skilled in building strong 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.
Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management.
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).

Benefits & Perks

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 role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.
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
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program