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QTS Data Centers · 18 hours ago

Procurement Operations Analyst

Duluth, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst who will be responsible for the supplier management lifecycle and support of supplier-facing applications. This role acts as the central point of contact for suppliers and QTS employees, focusing on maximizing relationship value and supporting procurement functions.

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Responsibilities

Support the Procurement organization through completion of procurement functions utilizing various enterprise systems

Review, modify and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders

Assist Category Sourcing in the execution of business/service contracts

Strengthen the Procurement organization by collaboratively identifying and implementing improved processes that deliver value while reducing risk and achieving high compliance standards

Support procurement strategies to maximize cost savings and minimize risk by helping guide employees toward appropriate buying channels (e.g. VARs, vendors with rebate programs)

Assist in the maintenance and implementation of digital vendor catalogs in procurement systems, ensuring proper usage, user access, and pricing

Drive efficiencies by assisting with the onboarding and support of suppliers related to purchase order information, shipping and receiving inquiries, and self-submittal of invoices

Act as a data steward regarding procurement and inventory data, ensuring necessary information for meaningful data analysis from procurement systems

Establish efficient and repeatable data cleansing and classification capabilities

Perform research and analysis using relevant systems and Microsoft Excel, transforming raw data into information to be used for executive level business decisions

Aid company employees with ad-hoc research and reporting of vendor spend, shipping and return inquiries, and invoice management

Support supplier savings tracking and business updates

Partner with Accounts Payable department, suppliers, and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of payment obligations

Provide support for special projects, including vendor audit, reporting, and research

Assist company employees with understanding and adhering to the global procurement process, including system usage, policies, and helping navigate the approval process

Create and maintain educational documentation for dissemination to internal and external audiences on process, policy and procurement system usage

Serve as a liaison between the Procurement organization and internal user departments

Qualification

ProcurementSupply ChainAnalytical SkillsChange ManagementCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingSelf-Motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations or Finance

Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain, Account Management, or other roles demonstrating relationship building and maintenance

Demonstrates critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Strong analytical skills

Inquisitive in nature

Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Strategic thinker, high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills

Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders

Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems

Self-motivated and goal driven