Manager, Procurement Operations

QTS Data Centers

Manager, Procurement Operations leading procurement excellence and strategic management of procurement systems at QTS Data Centers. Overseeing purchasing guidelines and team mentorship for operational efficiency.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeDuluth • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) processes, driving operational excellence and change management initiatives while ensuring compliance with internal standards and sustainability goals. Proficient in developing training strategies and metrics to enhance procurement performance and data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ManagementChange ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingProject ManagementERP Systems

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcingComplianceRisk ManagementData IntegrityPerformance MetricsContinuous ImprovementPurchasing PoliciesSpend AnalyticsSupply Chain Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTraining DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

ERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degrees in Supply ChainBusinessAccounting

Industry Keywords

Procurement-to-PayOperational ExcellenceChange AgentSustainability GoalsCross-Functional Partnership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the enhancement, execution, and operational excellence of the purchasing process in cross-functional partnership with key stakeholders.
Act as a Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) leader by advancing procurement performance through technological enhancements and best practices in purchasing policies, and technology and digital readiness.
Drive meaningful change management initiatives within the procurement function, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and scalability.
Develop internal communication and training strategies for QTS users to transact in ERP systems more effectively.
Oversee the transactional P2P function to execute swift and accurate purchasing in compliance with internal standards.
Lead team of professionals who own the purchase order or supplier lifecycle, create data for cleaner spend analytics, and partner with stakeholders across the whole organization.
Assist in the creation and education of procurement policies and processes that ensure alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
Monitor and optimize key procurement performance metrics.
Function as a leader and change agent, supporting senior management and executive-level stakeholders to align procurement strategies with the broader organizational goals.
Develop, monitor, and disseminate key metrics that show growth and continuous improvement within the procure-to-pay process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of experience in procurement, sourcing, compliance, risk management, or other role with strong data integrity requirements.
At least two years of experience in people, project, or program management.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, or related fields, with preference given to those with advanced degrees or certifications in relevant areas.
Experience driving change to improve user experience and/or mitigate risk.
Experience with making data-driven decisions.
Willingness to travel, up to 10% annually.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
bonus eligible
may be eligible for equity