Strategic Construction Procurement Director

QTS Data Centers; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Irving, TX is seeking a Sr. Director of Construction Services Procurement to drive strategy for land development, data center design, construction and commissioning. You will lead a team, implement best practices, and ensure compliant procurement processes for project needs.

The role partners with development leadership to optimize labor availability, accelerate schedules, and maximize value via strategic sourcing and vendor partnerships across strategic regions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent in business, engineering, or supply chain.
• 10+ years in procurement and supply chain roles.
• Experience leading a team of professionals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain motivations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement team functions for development construction activities.
• Leverage portfolio buying power to secure strategic purchases with skilled labor.
• Coordinate with development to optimize labor availability and schedules.
• Deploy strategies to accelerate build schedules and reduce cost.
• Lead RFP processes for designers, construction managers, and related services.
• Target and achieve cost savings through strategic sourcing.
• Build relationships to strengthen QTS as a leading data center real estate partner.
• Analyze spend and supply market trends to inform strategic plans and KPIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align initiatives with company goals.
• Identify and implement speed, quality, and TCO improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

RFP processes

Cost reduction

Data-driven decision making

Education

BA/BS in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree

Job description

QTS Data Centers in Irving, TX is seeking a Sr. Director of Construction Services Procurement to drive strategy for land development, data center design, construction and commissioning. You will lead a team, implement best practices, and ensure compliant procurement processes for project needs.

The role partners with development leadership to optimize labor availability, accelerate schedules, and maximize value via strategic sourcing and vendor partnerships across strategic regions.