Strategic Operations Procurement Manager - Tenant Fit Out

Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity, and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds, and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation, and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful, and mission-driven. Together, we do great things.

The Impact You Will Have : The Strategic Operations Procurement Manager will perform complex data analysis to support strategies for 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. The Manager is responsible for negotiating complex / competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. The Strategic Operations Procurement Manager will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize, and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within the organization.

What Success Looks Like :

• Support customer fit-out and facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with the development, implementation, sourcing, and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operations.
• Foster strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned projects, which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment and material support.
• Develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure the successful delivery of facilities projects within budget and on time.
• Support development of pre-approved supplier list utilizing input from internal stakeholders and external engagement.
• Synthesize supplier, industry, and market research for key facilities spend categories to develop pricing for equipment and labor contracts lead by the sourcing team.
• Administer, facilitate, and answer vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process, to mitigate QTS's exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers spend.
• Support development & execution of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materials.
• Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships, act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.
• Support negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities and provide analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize 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.
• Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities.
• Coordinate Facilities' purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centers.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here : Know Your Rights (English) and Know Your Rights (Spanish). The pay transparency policy is available here : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees :