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About the Role

The Construction Services Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, budgeting, sourcing, supplier performance management, and stakeholder management of Construction, Design, and Commissioning. This role will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key QTS stakeholders and executives to drive results linked to business goals, contributing to QTS’s market leadership. The individual may also develop, train, mentor, or coach others within the construction services procurement team.

Responsibilities

Run RFPs for QTS Development program including Construction, Design, and Commissioning.
Ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided in a timely manner to Development Program Managers.
Provide weekly Development procurement status, progresses, and recommendations to executives.
Analyze category spend management opportunities and deploy strategic plans.
Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve procurement performance.
Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to ensure alignment of category strategies.
Identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and achieve a lower total cost of ownership.
Assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans, and establish risk management strategies.
Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories.
Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to secure commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance requirements in contracts.
Solicit and develop construction related contracts to support QTS projects and associated timelines.
Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues, engage with subject matter experts, and escalate as necessary.
Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance.
Continuously evaluate supplier performance and lead teams to improve it.
Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to realize negotiated values.
Lead periodic business reviews.
Liaise with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, and Finance to resolve issues and drive process improvement.
Travel to QTS sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events.
Provide ad-hoc assistance to Site Operations for difficult to source equipment, parts, and services.

Requirements

4-5+ Years Construction Manager or Construction Trade Partner – Preconstruction, Project Management, Superintendent, Sourcing, Procurement.
Experience in contract development, execution, and management.
Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts.
Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories.
Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Five+ or more years direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor management in variety of categories.
Direct experiences in the following categories: Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services.
Experienced in data center construction.

Skills

Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Construction Management
Project Management
Sourcing
Supplier Performance Management
Stakeholder Management
Budgeting
Contract Development
Contract Execution
Contract Management
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Negotiation

Location

QTS sites

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4-5+ Years
Five+ or more years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or certificate in Construction Management.

Benefits

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader.
We are committed to connecting the globe for good.
Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide.
In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact.
As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are Powered by People.
Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth.
They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
And we’d like to invite you to join us.

Equal Opportunity

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.
Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com