Strategic Operations Procurement Manager – Facilities Operations
QTS Data Centers
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • Texas • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Develop, execute, and manage corporate initiatives for Facilities Operations team
- Enable effective operations and improvements of new and existing data centers
- Perform complex data analysis to support strategies for new sourcing & cost optimization opportunities
- Categories include Electrical, Mechanical, Capital Improvement Projects, SG&A, IT, MRO, Facilities Maintenance, Data Center Infrastructure fit-outs, and Data Connectivity
- Negotiate complex/competitive programs & communicate value propositions associated with Category proposals
- Work collaboratively with internal user departments for purchase and procurement governance
- Develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure timely delivery of projects
- Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships and act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
- Identify and implement system solutions and best practices for indirect sourcing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
- Five 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid volunteer days
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance
- Parental leave
- Military leave assistance
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Wellness program
- Other company benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysissourcingprocurementsupply chain managementcontract negotiationcost optimizationproject managementcategory managementsupplier relationship managementindirect sourcing
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingleadershipchange managementstrategic thinkingproblem solvingstakeholder engagementnegotiationgovernance