Category Sourcing Manager – Construction Services, EPC, Utilities

QTS Data Centers

. Develop, execute, and manage corporate sourcing initiatives across the major capital project lifecycle .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and procurement strategies for major capital projects, with a focus on cost optimization and supplier management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive value through stakeholder collaboration and innovative solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentContract Negotiation and ManagementStakeholder Relationship BuildingData Analysis for Cost OptimizationProcurement Leadership in Capital Projects

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisContract ManagementSourcing StrategySpend AnalysisSupplier ManagementCategory ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership ModelsChange ManagementRFI/RFP DevelopmentImplementation Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingSelf-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

ISM CPSM CertificationMBA in Supply Chain

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasRenewablesInfrastructureEPCCommissioningCapital ProjectsProcurementSupply ChainContractingPre-development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, execute, and manage corporate sourcing initiatives across the major capital project lifecycle
Perform complex data analysis to identify sourcing and cost optimization opportunities and generate savings
Manage sourcing categories including Pre-development, Construction, EPC, Utilities, and Commissioning
Negotiate complex and competitive programs and communicate category proposal value propositions to lines of business and Senior Management
Collaborate with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize, and execute purchasing and corporate governance
Lead category management activities to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
Develop supplier and industry profiles and sourcing strategies
Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities
Coordinate purchasing and contracting activities from Pre-development through project closeout
Lead supplier selection and recommendation activities, including RFI/RFP development and bid analysis
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for high-spend, complex, and critical categories
Provide strategic guidance to Total Cost of Ownership models supporting sourcing decisions
Develop implementation strategies, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines
Lead implementation activities for categories with critical business and internal-customer impacts
Monitor compliance with supplier agreements
Develop long-range sourcing plans to reduce total costs and optimize supplier value
Conduct spend analysis and develop methodologies and metrics to track progress
Negotiate, review, and execute contractual arrangements according to company policy and business objectives
Identify and implement system solutions and best practices for indirect sourcing and procurement
Build stakeholder relationships to gather category requirements and specifications
Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities for 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 sourcing, procurement, supply-chain, or contracting experience supporting major capital projects in Oil & Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure, or an equivalent industry
Experience developing, negotiating, executing, and managing contracts for Pre-development, Construction, EPC, and Commissioning scopes on major capital projects
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 enterprise procurement leadership across one or more major capital project categories, including Pre-development, Construction, EPC, or Commissioning, with experience in Oil & Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure, or an equivalent contracting environment
MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain (preferred)
Experience working for or supporting an owner, developer, EPC contractor, or major supplier delivering Oil & Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure, data center, or equivalent major capital projects (preferred)
Procurement certification, e.g. ISM CPSM (preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization
Organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities