Construction Services Procurement Manager

QTS Data Centers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer hours

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Illness protection

Bonus and equity eligibility

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Construction Services Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, contracting and supplier management for construction, design and commissioning across the Development program. The role partners with executive stakeholders to shape long-term procurement strategies and drive cost efficiency.

The candidate will run RFPs, manage budgets and schedules, provide weekly procurement updates, and mentor team members while ensuring adherence to QTS policies and delivering value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or Construction Management.
• Experience developing long-range sourcing plans to reduce total costs and improve value.
• Experience in contract development, execution and management.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders to gather category requirements and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFPs for Construction, Design and Commissioning within the Development program.
• Provide cost and schedule inputs to Development Program Managers for budgets and scheduling.
• Deliver weekly procurement status updates to executives and align with business objectives.
• Analyze spend, market trends and KPI-driven strategies across categories such as Construction, Design and Commissioning.
• Develop and manage contracts for construction-related services and EPC where applicable.
• Lead category management activities, KPI tracking and risk mitigation across assigned spend areas.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to ensure strategy alignment and execution.
• Drive process improvement to shorten time-to-market, improve quality and reduce TCO.
• Support site operations and finance as escalation point and implement efficiency gains.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Contract development

RFP management

Budgeting & cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Category management

Supplier performance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field

Job description

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 elevate 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 [e-mail]