Procurement Analyst

QTS Realty Trust; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Procurement Analyst to drive enterprise-wide transformation through data gathering, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will partner with procurement leadership, finance, IT, and business teams to translate data into insights that improve compliance, efficiency, and value during change.

The role favors analytically minded professionals who enjoy cross-functional work and developing processes, policies, and training materials to support procurement initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain.
• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, CIPS) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement transformation projects by gathering requirements, documenting current-state processes, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate procurement workflows, controls, and system usage, recommending data-driven improvements.
• Strengthen compliance by creating, implementing, and improving procurement policies, processes, and systems while minimizing friction for the business.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Finance, Accounts Payable, Audit, Legal, IT, and Business Teams) to align on procurement processes and data needs.
• Serve a point of contact for questions related to procurement data, reporting, and process adherence.
• Drive change management by guiding stakeholders understand new processes, insights, and system capabilities.
• Initiate and lead special projects such as vendor analysis, reporting initiatives, audits, and ad-hoc leadership requests.
• Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and reference guides related to procurement processes and systems.
• Perform research and analysis to support ongoing operational and strategic procurement initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who You Are: (Job Summary)

The Procurement Analyst is a key contributor to the Procurement organization, supporting enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives through information gathering, data review and analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This role partners closely with procurement leadership, systems, operations, finance, and business stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights that drive compliance, efficiency, and value creation. This position is well‑suited for an analytically minded professional who enjoys working across functions, driving process improvement and efficiencies, and enabling data‑driven decision making during periods of change.

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead procurement transformation projects by gathering requirements, documenting current‑state processes, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate procurement workflows, controls, and system usage, recommending data‑driven improvements.
• Strengthen compliance by creating, implementing, and improving procurement policies, processes, and systems while minimizing friction for the business.
• Collaborate with internal partners (Finance, Accounts Payable, Audit, Legal, IT, and Business Teams) to align on procurement processes and data needs.
• Serve a point of contact for questions related to procurement data, reporting, and process adherence.
• Drive change management by guiding stakeholders understand new processes, insights, and system capabilities.
• Initiate and lead special projects such as vendor analysis, reporting initiatives, audits, and ad‑hoc leadership requests.
• Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and reference guides related to procurement processes and systems.
• Perform research and analysis to support ongoing operational and strategic procurement initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, CIPS) is a plus.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain, Account Management, or other roles demonstrating relationship building and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast‑paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi‑task. Strong analytical skills. Inquisitive in nature. Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbally. Strategic thinker, high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills. Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems. Self‑motivated and goal driven. Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

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