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QTS Data Centers · 2 months ago

Category Sourcing Analyst (Procurement Systems)

QTS Data Centers is a leading provider of data center services, and they are seeking a Category Sourcing Analyst to support the Category Sourcing Management team. This role involves performing complex data analysis, supporting sourcing strategies, and collaborating with internal departments to optimize procurement processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead categories spend segmentation and reporting through QTS systems and subsequent dashboard creation for decision making
Ensure end to end category management functions are followed through documented standard work, making improvement to processes where appropriate
Build and deploy RFPs in QTS System support of assigned category functions
Ensure data accuracy of completed supplier agreements and load completed contracts into QTS contract repository
Support CSMs on creation of quarterly business review documents for supplier meetings
Support in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for high spend, mission critical categories
Create Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
Support implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers
Conduct thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress
Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes work practices
Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements from departments and subject matter experts
Act as primary point of support on analytics for the Category Sourcing Director

Qualification

Data analyticsProcurement systemsSourcing strategiesSpend analysisProcurement certificationProcess improvementsStakeholder managementCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain
Experience in system analytics and process improvements
Experience in supporting change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization
Experience running system reports and processing substantial amounts of data to an actionable state

Preferred

MBA or master's degree in supply chain
Experience in the Data Center/Construction industry
Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM)

Benefits

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
This role is bonus eligible.

Company

QTS Data Centers

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QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.74B
Key Investors
General Atlantic
2025-08-13Debt Financing· $1.65B
2021-06-07Acquired
2020-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M

Leadership Team

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Brent Bensten
CTO
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Jon Greaves
Executive Vice President - Quality Special Operations
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