Associate Procurement Quality Manager

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Gympass

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking an Associate Procurement Quality Manager to lead supplier quality assurance across our data center projects. You will drive APQP/SCAR processes, assess supplier facilities, and coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to meet quality, reliability, and delivery targets.

This role emphasizes ongoing improvement, risk mitigation, and close collaboration with OFE Partners, with travel up to 25% to supplier locations and project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing quality role.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone).
• Supplier quality experience within low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to OFE Partner Quality Manual procedures.
• Evaluate OFE Partner’s work from manufacturing facility to pre-energization and startup activities.
• Lead gap assessments with OFE Partners and close open actions.
• Support factory and field level assessments of OFE Partner processes.
• Provide cross-functional support to team members focused on factory assessments and SCAR.
• Follow-up on SCARs to OFE Partners and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with stakeholders and facilitate communication with OFE Partners.
• Apply Plan-Do-Check-Act to Supplier gaps and monitor corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, responsiveness, warranty).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with supplier partners.
• Support factory witness tests and knowledge sharing across suppliers.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Root cause analysis

SCAR procedures

Quality metrics

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Associate Procurement Quality Manager

Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?

At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events.

Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for an Associate Procurement Quality Manager.

The Associate Procurement Quality Manager supports the qualification, development, and performance management of supplier partners providing critical equipment and services for Aligned Data Centers.

This role works closely with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Supplier Partners to ensure equipment and materials meet Aligned quality, reliability, and delivery requirements.

The position is responsible for supplier quality assurance activities including supplier assessments, APQP implementation, corrective action management, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adherence to Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) Partner Quality Manual procedures.
• Evaluate OFE Partner’s work from their manufacturing facility to pre-energization and equipment startup activities.
• Lead gap assessmentsandworkwithOFE Partnersto effectivelyaddress and close open actions.
• Support both factory and field level assessments of OFE Partner field service processes and procedures.
• Provide cross functional supportto team members focused on factory assessments and design/materialsSupplier Corrective Action Review (“SCAR”).
• Follow-up on SCARstoOFEPartners for quality issues as per established proceduresand conduct follow-up activities to drive robustcorrective/preventiveactions.
• Liaison with Aligned stakeholders (Operations, Commissioning Teams, andContractors) whenquality Issues areidentifiedandfacilitatecommunications with responsibleOFEPartners.
• Follow a Plan-Do-Check-Actmethodologywhen addressing Supplier Partner gaps in performance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and warranty performance.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with supplier partners.
• Facilitate lessons learned and best-practice sharing across suppliers.
• Support Factory witness tests (FWT) with cross functional teams.
• Superbwritten,verbal, and interpersonalcommunication skills.
• Exhibita professional, positive attitudein allcircumstances
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks affecting project schedules and operational reliability.
• Work with Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support development of supplier quality standards and procedures
• Ability to travel25%of the time,with an expected cadence ofapproximately two trips per calendar month

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degreepreferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience inmanufacturingqualityrolewith exposure to standard processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone etc.).
• Supplierqualityexperience withinlow-volume, high-mixmanufacturing.
• Standard MS OfficeProficiency (Outlook,Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability tomaintaindiscretion and confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Applied knowledge using Core Quality Tools, such as APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Control Planning, MSA, etc.
• ISO 9001 auditor training or equivalent quality system experience.
• ASQ Certifications, e.g., CQE, CMQ/OE, and/or CQA
• Statistical Analysis(SPC,Minitab, etc.)
• Six SigmaGreen / Black Belt Certification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools, such as Value-Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, etc.
• SharePointor otherdatarepositoryexperience
• MS Access or similar databaseexperience

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designsworkflowsand procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability;Demonstratesknowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management- Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluatesresults.
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifiesappropriate personwith an alternate plan.
• Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;Maintainsconfidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;Remainsopen to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions;Exhibitssound andaccuratejudgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includesappropriate peoplein decision-making process; Makestimelydecisions.
• Motivation- Sets and achieves challenging goals;Demonstratespersistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks toaccomplishgoals.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans foradditionalresources; Sets goals andobjectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving-Identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality-Demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;Monitorsown work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security-Observessafety and security procedures; Determinesappropriate actionbeyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition;Identifiesexternal threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work independently in both remote and office environments.
• Frequent walking and standing during assessments at supplier partner facilities and project sites.
• Comfortable in manufacturing environments whichmayinclude hot/cold,dust, dirt, noise, etc.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to travel domestically as required to support supplier assessments. Factory witness testing, and project related activities.

Benefits & Perks

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.