Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Strategic Operations Procurement Manager to develop, execute, and manage corporate initiatives that enable effective operations and improvements of existing data centers. Responsibilities extend beyond facilities project procurement to support strategic initiatives such as customer fit-out, site engineering partnerships, and spare parts programs.

• Support facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with development, sourcing, and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operations.
• Foster strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned projects, including facilities, construction services, equipment, and material support.
• Develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure 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 led by the sourcing team.
• Administer, facilitate, and answer vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process to mitigate QTS exposure to risk and consolidate supplier spend.
• Support development and execution of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materials.
• Maintain day‑to‑day supplier relationships and 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.
• Build 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply‑Chain, 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 the 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.

• MBA or master’s degree in supply chain.
• Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi‑tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider).
• Procurement certification (e.g., ISM CPSM).

• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong planning, organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.
• Self‑motivated and goal driven.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes 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; and other company benefits. The role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

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