Procurement Operations Leader, P2P & Digital Excellence

QTS Realty Trust

Duluth (GA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Manager, Procurement Operations to lead the source-to-pay value chain, drive procurement excellence, and implement purchasing guidelines that mitigate risk. The role entails managing and mentoring a team of analysts, aligning practices with company values, and leveraging technology for efficiency and innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive procurement experience, strategic leadership, and a track record of improving ERP-based processes.

Qualifications

At least five years of experience in procurement, sourcing, compliance, risk management, or related roles with strong data integrity requirements.
At least two years in people, project, or program management.

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 QTS users to transact in ERP systems more effectively.
Oversee the transactional P2P function to execute swift and accurate purchasing in compliance with internal standards.
Lead team of professionals who own the purchase order or supplier lifecycle, create data for cleaner spend analytics, and partner with stakeholders across the whole organization.
Assist in the creation and education of procurement policies and processes that ensure alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals.
Monitor and optimize key procurement performance metrics.
Function as a leader and change agent, supporting senior management and executive-level stakeholders to align procurement strategies with the broader organizational goals.
Develop, monitor, and disseminate key metrics that show growth and continuous improvement within the procure-to-pay process.