Procurement Operations Analyst

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Procurement Operations Analyst to manage supplier relationships and support supplier-facing applications. You will act as the central point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, handling requisitions, POs, contracts, catalogs, and data stewardship.

You will drive cost savings, compliance, and efficient purchasing processes, while partnering with Accounts Payable and internal teams on payments and reporting. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations or Finance.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing/Procurement/Supply-Chain, Account Management, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement organization through completion of procurement functions utilizing various enterprise systems.
• Review, modify and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Assist in the execution of business/service contracts with Category Sourcing.
• Identify and implement improved processes to deliver value while reducing risk and ensuring high compliance.
• Assist in vendor catalog maintenance and pricing in procurement systems.
• Onboard and support suppliers with PO information, shipping, receiving inquiries, and invoice submittals.
• Serve as data steward for procurement and inventory data for meaningful analysis.
• Perform data cleansing and classification for reporting and executive decisions.
• Assist with vendor spend, shipping and invoice management reports.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and internal teams to resolve payment obligations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply-Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who we are:As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.The Procurement Operations Analyst is responsible for the supplier management lifecycle and support of supplier-facing applications. This role will function as the central point of contact for suppliers, and QTS employees who desire to initiate a new supplier relationship or update an existing supplier relationship. This person will be responsible for effectively supporting suppliers to maximize the relationship value to the organization.RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.Support the Procurement organization through completion of procurement functions utilizing various enterprise systems.Review, modify and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders.Assist Category Sourcing in the execution of business/service contracts.Strengthen the Procurement organization by collaboratively identifying and implementing improved processes that deliver value while reducing risk and achieving high compliance standards.Support procurement strategies to maximize cost savings and minimize risk by helping guide employees toward appropriate buying channels (e.g. VARs, vendors with rebate programs).Assist in the maintenance and implementation of digital vendor catalogs in procurement systems, ensuring proper usage, user access, and pricing.Drive efficiencies by assisting with the onboarding and support of suppliers related to purchase order information, shipping and receiving inquiries, and self-submittal of invoices.Act as a data steward regarding procurement and inventory data, ensuring necessary information for meaningful data analysis from procurement systems.Establish efficient and repeatable data cleansing and classification capabilities.Perform research and analysis using relevant systems and Microsoft Excel, transforming raw data into information to be used for executive level business decisions.Aid company employees with ad-hoc research and reporting of vendor spend, shipping and return inquiries, and invoice management.Support supplier savings tracking and business updates.Partner with Accounts Payable department, suppliers, and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of payment obligations.Provide support for special projects, including vendor audit, reporting, and research.Assist company employees with understanding and adhering to the global procurement process, including system usage, policies, and helping navigate the approval process.Create and maintain educational documentation for dissemination to internal and external audiences on process, policy and procurement system usage.Serve as a liaison between the Procurement organization and internal user departments.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations or Finance.Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain, Account Management, or other roles demonstrating relationship building and maintenance.Willing to Travel up to 20%.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates 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 verbal.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.TOTAL REWARDSThis role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.This position is equity eligible.In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vestingEvery employee is bonus or commission eligibleGenerous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating HolidaysStock Purchase Plan (SPP)11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when workedPet and Legal InsuranceQ-Rest Sabbatical ProgramQ-Anniversary Service Award ProgramParental LeaveMilitary Benefits PackageQTS Charitable Matching Gift ProgramQTS Scholarship for Employee DependentsQTS Crisis FundWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramQTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledWe 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.The \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.