Manager, Procurement Compliance

QTS Data Centers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching

Generous PTO and Paid Volunteer Days

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Manager, Procurement Compliance to lead compliance initiatives and audits to ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will conduct complex data analysis and implement training for process improvements.

Responsibilities include managing a compliance team, developing procurement processes, and monitoring supplier risks. A Bachelor's degree and five years of experience are required, with skills in relationship-building and problem-solving. Join us in our mission to connect the globe for good.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in managing and leading change initiatives.
• Skilled in providing analysis and audits for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team dedicated to Compliance Management.
• Support audits and oversee control systems.
• Collaborate with partners to monitor enforcement of standards.
• Develop training materials for process improvements.

Skills

Building relationships with key stakeholders

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world‑class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting‑edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually / Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Who You Are: (Job Summary)

The Manager, Procurement Compliance is responsible for ensuring QTS’s procurement programs comply with corporate, regulatory, contractual, and ethical standards. This highly analytical professional will perform regular audits, implement company policies, report on progress and KPI’s of department initiatives, and design control systems. The Compliance Manager will perform periodic complex data analysis and provide key trends and information derived from it to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities. The Compliance Manager is responsible for developing complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management compliance initiatives.

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead and manage team dedicated to Compliance Management
• Responsible for supporting audits and overseeing control systems to prevent or remedy violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
• Develop and maintain procurement processes, policies, and tools
• Develop and maintain governance models, compliance policies, processes, and tools to drive performance, innovation, and risk management
• Develop training materials in support of process improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier risk monitoring and associated reporting requirements
• Conduct procurement audits focused on the procure to pay workflow, supplier activity/setup, and credit card transactions
• Report compliance activities to QTS leadership on work including but not limited to internal controls, credit cards, audit results, and key improvement results.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
• Perform ad-hoc, special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of relevant experience
• Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
• Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Two or more years of direct experience in Procurement operations, compliance or internal audit

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.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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