Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12+ mo(s)
Skills
SOURCING MANAGER
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
CATEGORY MANAGER
STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER
RFP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFQ
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
BIDS
QUOTES
NEGOTIATION
NEGOTIATE
NEGOTIATING
CONTRACT
CONTRACTS
AGREEMENT
SUPPLY CHAIN
SUPPLYCHAIN
SUPPLY-CHAIN
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
DATA CENTER
INFRASTRUCTURE
MISSION CRITICAL
FACILITY SERVICES
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
CONTROLS
FIRE LIFE SAFETY
GENERATORS
WATER TREATMENT
FM SERVICES
PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS
ARIBA
COUPA
SAP
ORACLE
Job Details
Payrate: $65.00 - $72.00/hr.
Summary:
The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to develop detailed specifications, solicit bids, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships to support Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and broader procurement needs. This role requires both strong commercial acumen and technical understanding of data center infrastructure to ensure cost-effective, reliable sourcing solutions.
Responsibilities:
Must have skills:
Education/Experience:
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $65.00 - $72.00/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
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Aditi Consulting LLC uses AI technology to engage candidates during the sourcing process. AI technology is used to gather data only and does not replace human based decision making in employment decisions. By applying to this position, you agree to Aditi s use of AI technology, including calls from an AI Voice Recruiter.
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Summary:
The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to develop detailed specifications, solicit bids, negotiate pricing, and manage supplier relationships to support Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and broader procurement needs. This role requires both strong commercial acumen and technical understanding of data center infrastructure to ensure cost-effective, reliable sourcing solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Gather detailed information from sales, customers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive specifications.
- Solicit bids and quotes, determine best pricing/value, and lead competitive sourcing processes.
- Procure finished goods and services for resale, leveraging established vendors and identifying new suppliers as alternative sources when required.
- Make substitution recommendations where cost savings, improved quality, or better delivery outcomes can be realized.
- Meet with vendor representatives to resolve shipping, backorder, and overstock issues.
- Develop and qualify new vendors, ensuring best price and delivery through competition and strong negotiating skills.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor catalogs, contracts, and pricing schedules.
- Stay current on new products, supplier innovations, and market trends, and communicate relevant insights across the organization.
- Manage large-scale RFPs Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and other critical facility service categories.
- Build and sustain supplier relationships in mission-critical environments, balancing cost efficiency with high reliability standards.
- Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business growth and infrastructure requirements.
Must have skills:
- Strong negotiating, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues simultaneously.
- Proven ability to structure supplier partnerships, drive accountability, and enable continuous improvement.
- Strong stakeholder management, with ability to gain cooperation across teams.
- Ability to translate technical infrastructure needs into sourcing strategies.
- Experience managing sourcing processes in high-reliability, mission-critical environments.
- Proficiency in MS Windows, procurement systems, and 10-key by touch.
- Strong analytical skills for pricing comparisons.
- High degree of integrity, ownership, and results orientation.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Deep industry knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure, particularly in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Fire Life Safety, Generators, FM Services, and Water Treatment.
- Demonstrated experience managing competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations with multimillion-dollar spend.
- Track record of driving efficiency, compliance, and value through procurement processes in complex, fast-paced environments.
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $65.00 - $72.00/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicant's personal information as well as applicants' rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy ().
Aditi Consulting LLC uses AI technology to engage candidates during the sourcing process. AI technology is used to gather data only and does not replace human based decision making in employment decisions. By applying to this position, you agree to Aditi s use of AI technology, including calls from an AI Voice Recruiter.
#AditiConsulting
#25-22420
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