Construction Services Procurement Manager

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4-5+ Years Construction Manager – Pre-construction, 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 developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimise value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements.
• Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five+ or more years direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor management in variety of categories.
• Direct experiences in the following categories: Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services.
• Experienced in data center construction.
• Experienced in Substation Construction and management of EPC is a desired requirement.

Total Rewards:

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependants
• Life assurance
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection
• This role is bonus and equity eligible

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected]