Data Center Procurement Intern – Summer 2027

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility for all employees

Generous PTO and volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holiday pay and 11 paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Construction Procurement Intern to gain hands-on experience in the data center industry. You will assist with PO creation, supplier communications, and data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain risks.

The role involves collaborating with Operations, Finance, and Logistics to support purchasing initiatives and develop dashboards. Preferred candidates are enrolled in related programs and proficient in Excel/Power BI.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders and tracking order status through completion.
• Support vendor and supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.
• Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, procurement files, and purchasing databases.
• Help monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning to ensure material availability.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews by tracking quality, delivery, and service metrics.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and resolution of purchasing discrepancies between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support purchasing and supply chain initiatives.
• Develop reports and dashboards that provide visibility into purchasing activity, spend, inventory, and vendor performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on procurement efficiency, cost management, and process standardization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Java

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Construction Procurement Intern to gain hands-on experience in the data center industry. You will assist with PO creation, supplier communications, and data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain risks.

The role involves collaborating with Operations, Finance, and Logistics to support purchasing initiatives and develop dashboards. Preferred candidates are enrolled in related programs and proficient in Excel/Power BI.