Capital Equipment Procurement Manager

Quality Technology Services, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Capital Equipment Procurement Manager to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Responsibilities include analyzing equipment needs, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing procurement strategies. This role offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a bonus structure.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and public holidays

Employer paid private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement.
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders.
• Analyze capital plans for equipment and services required.
• Provide procurement status and recommendations to gain executive support.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders for effective category strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Supply chain management

HVAC systems understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Capital Equipment Procurement Manager

The Capital Equipment Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, critical supplier performance management and stakeholder management for critical OFCI equipment. This role will develop long‑term business strategies aligned with key QTS stakeholders, executives, and other Procurement leaders to drive results directly linked to the business goals that contribute to QTS’s position as a leader in the market. The position requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, an in‑depth understanding of HVAC systems, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze capital plans to drill down equipment and services required to establish OFCI equipment budget and rolling 12‑month procurement plans accounting for and adjusting to the sales projection updates.
• 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.
• Continually evaluate new critical infrastructure technologies with partners to ensure that QTS balances cost, availability, reliability and efficiency into its standard equipment offering.
• Analyze category spend management opportunities, conduct research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPIs.
• 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.
• Support Sales revenue generator by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals as requested.
• Solicit and develop construction related contracts to support QTS projects and associated timelines.
• Monitor market supply chain conditions and anticipate needs of various project to ensure ordering of OFCI equipment for just‑in‑time delivery to meet QTS timelines.
• Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues that arise from the assigned projects, engage with subject matter experts, and escalated as necessary to close processes utilizing approved corrective actions.
• Ensure the most up‑to‑date design standards are distributed to the OFCI suppliers to deliver the products as specified.
• Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support the design, specification, and process approval for each assigned project as needed.
• Track and manage equipment inventory locations to analyze and recommend action plan to prioritize reallocation of capital assets to achieve cost avoidance when possible.
• Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on‑site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.).
• Ensure mutual contracted obligations to ensure the negotiated values are realized.
• Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.).
• Consult with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, Finance etc. to be the escalation point on issues 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 to benefit the strategic positioning of QTS and department objectives.
• Provide ad‑hoc assistance to the Site Operations’ needs on certain difficult to source equipment, parts, and services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, certificate in Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management / Engineering.
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, mechanical engineering, and negotiations, and vendor management in a 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.
• Experience in leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
• Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts.
• Business relationship management.
• Influencing and persuasion skills.
• Strategic analysis and focus.
• Ability to manage complexity – oversee multiple initiatives across business entities.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and focus organization on exceeding targets.
• People motivation and development expertise.
• Change management.

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 dependents.
• Life assurance.
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection.
• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility.
• This role is bonus eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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