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QTS Data Centers · 1 day ago

Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

QTS Data Centers is looking for a Strategic Operations Procurement Manager to develop and manage corporate initiatives aimed at improving operations in data centers. The role involves complex data analysis, negotiating procurement programs, and collaborating with internal departments to optimize spending and ensure successful project delivery.

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Responsibilities

Support 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

Qualification

SourcingProcurementSupply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsDecision Making

Required

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience

Seven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain

Skilled in building strong 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

Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation and management

Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience