Strategic Procurement Lead, Capital Equipment

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military benefits

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement to lead planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance for critical equipment and professional services across our data center footprint.

You will develop long-term category strategies, manage supplier performance, mentor a team, and partner with executives to drive cost savings, value, and risk management. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Eight+ years in Sourcing/Procurement/Project Management.
• Experience developing long-range sourcing plans to reduce costs and optimize supplier value.
• Proven leadership of direct reports and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance for critical equipment and services.
• Develop long-term category strategies aligned with stakeholders and executives.
• Mentor, coach, and manage a team of procurement professionals.
• Drive cost savings, risk management, and value delivery across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement to align category strategies and execution.
• Lead competitive sourcing events and contract development to protect company interests.
• Support sales by providing NRC costing for customer deals when requested.
• Ensure compliance with policies and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing & supplier management

Budgeting and cost control

Stakeholder management

Team leadership & mentoring

Contract development & negotiations

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

QTS Data Centers seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement to lead planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance for critical equipment and professional services across our data center footprint.

You will develop long-term category strategies, manage supplier performance, mentor a team, and partner with executives to drive cost savings, value, and risk management. Travel to sites may be required.