Procurement Operations Leader: Data-Driven P2P Excellence

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays & paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military benefits

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Manager of Procurement Operations to lead source-to-pay excellence and align purchasing practices with strategic company goals.

You will manage a team of procurement analysts, drive technology-enabled improvements, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and continuous improvement in a fast-paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, compliance, risk management, or related role with strong data integrity requirements.
• At least 2 years of experience in people, project, or program management.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, IT, business, accounting, or related fields; advanced degrees/certifications preferred.
• Experience driving change to improve user experience and/or mitigate risk.
• Experience with data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the enhancement, execution, and operational excellence of the purchasing process in cross-functional partnership with key stakeholders.
• Act as a Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) leader by advancing procurement performance through technological enhancements and best practices in purchasing policies, and technology and digital readiness.
• Drive meaningful change management initiatives within the procurement function, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and scalability.
• Develop internal communication and training strategies for ERP users to transact in systems more effectively.
• Oversee the transactional P2P function to execute swift and accurate purchasing in compliance with internal standards.
• Lead a team of professionals who manage the purchase order or supplier lifecycle, analysing spend data and partnering with stakeholders across the organization.
• Assist in creating and educating procurement policies to align with company standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.

Skills

Procurement leadership

P2P optimization

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Workday Financials/Oracle Fusion

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Manager of Procurement Operations to lead source-to-pay excellence and align purchasing practices with strategic company goals.

You will manage a team of procurement analysts, drive technology-enabled improvements, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and continuous improvement in a fast-paced data center environment.