Capital Equipment Procurement Manager

QTS; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Capital Equipment Procurement Engineer to lead strategic sourcing and supply chain management efforts. In this pivotal role, you will analyze capital plans, manage supplier performance, and develop procurement strategies that align with business objectives. This innovative firm values its people and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, making it an exciting place to advance your career. If you are passionate about driving change and enhancing procurement processes in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

QRest Sabbatical

Employee Stock Purchase

QTS scholarship for dependents

Eagle Club award trip eligibility

Paid volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave assistance

Military leave assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze capital plans for equipment and services to establish budgets.
• Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance and improve it.
• Conduct research for supply market trends and strategic plans.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Project Management

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Electrical Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!

Who we are:

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

The Capital Equipment Procurement Engineer reports to the Capital Equipment Procurement Senior Manager and is responsible for planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, critical supplier performance management and stakeholder management for the critical equipment and professional services categories assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

Critical Equipment Planning

• Analyze capital plans to drill down equipment and services required to establish OFCI equipment budget and rolling 36-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, progresses, 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.

Strategic Procurement

• Analyze category spend management opportunities, conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI’s.
• Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems to drive best-in-class procurement performance.

Stakeholder and Supplier Management

• 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 realized.
• Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.).
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management/ Electrical Engineering.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three 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: Electrical Equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization.
• 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 conflict and solve problems.

The Perks (and these are just a few):

• QRest Sabbatical.
• Employee Stock Purchase.
• QTS scholarship for dependents.
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance.