Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

Role Overview

• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives that enable efficient customer fit‑outs for new and existing data centers
• Develop category strategies, negotiate competitive programs, and manage supplier relationships
• Responsible for the end‑to‑end procurement process, providing oversight of PO management, supplier accountability, and quality assurance
• Ensure all OFCI equipment and services are procured, tracked, and delivered on schedule to support project timelines
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and leadership to align procurement efforts with business objectives and support operational excellence
• Manage and execute the end-to-end sourcing process for the Development TFO team's capital equipment and services projects
• Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to secure solutions that meet customer needs
• Identify and implement strategies that enhance procurement performance, accelerate speed to market, and elevate quality
• Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems
• Evaluate emerging critical‑infrastructure technologies to ensure cost, availability, reliability, and efficiency
• Lead recurring procurement status meetings and deliver timely updates to support project planning
• Analyze supplier, industry, and market data to establish baseline pricing
• Maintain and strengthen day-to-day supplier relationships and act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
• Support the expansion of the approved vendor list by identifying qualified suppliers and partnering with internal teams

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
• Experience in managing and leading change initiatives
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans to meet internal customer requirements, reduce total costs, and optimize value from suppliers
• 8 or more years direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, strategic sourcing, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, negotiations, and vendor management in variety of categories
• Data center or critical infrastructure industry experience including Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services
• MBA or master's degree in supply chain

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program