Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
The Construction Services Procurement Manager reports to the Senior Director, Development Procurement and is responsible for planning, budgeting, sourcing, supplier performance management and stakeholder management of Construction, Design, and Commissioning.
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 contributes to QTS’s position as a leader in the market it serves. The individual may also develop, train, mentor, or coach others withing the construction services procurement team
Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned:
Run RFPs for QTS Development program including Construction, Design, and Commissioning for Data Center and Substations..
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, progresses, and recommendations to gain support from executives to align on the business objectives.
Analyse category spend management opportunities, conducts 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: Construction Management, Substation Construction, 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 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 performances requirements are secured in a contract to protect QTS’s interests.
Construction Project Support
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 escalate as necessary to close processes utilising approved corrective actions.
Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.).
Continuously evaluates supplier performance to create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary.
Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to ensure the negotiated values are realised.
Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.).
Liaise with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, Finance to be the escalation point on issues that need resolutions and lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and maximise value.
Travel to QTS sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events to facilitate strong relationships to benefit the strategic positioning of QTS and department objectives.
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