Procurement Manager (Capital Projects)The Procurement Manager (Capital Projects) is responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate initiatives that enable effective operations and improvements of existing data centers.
Responsibilities will extend beyond capital project procurement, to include support for strategic initiatives such as customer fit-out, site engineering partnerships, and spare parts programs.Responsibilities:Support facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with the development, sourcing, and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operationsFoster strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned projects, which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment and material supportDevelop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure the successful delivery of capital projects within budget and on time.Support development of pre-approved supplier list utilizing input from internal stakeholders and external engagementSynthesize supplier, industry and market research for key facilities spend categories to develop pricing for equipment and labor contracts lead by the sourcing teamAdminister, facilitate and answer vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process, to mitigate QTS's exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers' spendSupport development & execution of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materialsMaintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issuesSupport negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities and provide analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisionsIdentify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practicesBuilds relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter expertsEnsure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needsDrive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customersIdentify and leverage company-wide spend opportunitiesCoordinate Facilities' purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experienceSeven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-ChainExperience in contract development, execution, negotiation and managementSkilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter expertsExperience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organizationExperience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirementsDemonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience