Construction Services, Procurement Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned.
• The role will develop long‑term business strategies aligned with key QTS stakeholders, executives, and other Global Procurement leaders to drive results directly linked to the business goals that contribute to QTS’s position as a leader in the market it serves.
• The individual may also develop, train, mentor, coach, and manage direct reports.

• Run RFPs for QTS Development program including Construction, Design, and Commissioning.
• Ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided in a timely manner to the Development Program Managers in support of budget approvals and project schedule planning.
• Provide weekly Development procurement status, progress, and recommendations to gain support from executives to align on the business objectives.
• Analyze category spend management opportunities, conduct research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI’s.
• Categories would include, but not limited to:
  Electrical, Mechanical and Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Commissioning, and Testing Professional Services.
• Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems to drive best‑in‑class procurement performance.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies.
• Continuously identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and achieve a lower total cost of ownership.
• Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk‑management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Lead ongoing category management activities within the assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets.
• Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to ensure structuring of commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance requirements are secured in a contract to protect QTS’s interests.
• Solicit and develop construction‑related contracts to support QTS projects and associated timelines.
• Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues that arise from the assigned projects, engage with subject matter experts, and elevate as necessary to close processes utilizing approved corrective actions.
• Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on‑site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.).
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance to create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary.
• Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to realize the negotiated values.
• Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.).
• Liaise with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, and Finance to be the escalation point on issues that need resolutions and lead process‑improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and maximize value.
• Travel to QTS sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events to facilitate strong relationships benefit ting the strategic positioning of QTS and the department objectives.
• Provide ad‑hoc assistance to the Site Operations’ needs on certain difficult‑to‑source equipment, parts, and services.

• 2‑5 Years Construction Manager or Construction Trade Partner – Preconstruction, Project Management, Superintendent, Sourcing, Procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or certificate in Construction Management.
• 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 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…