Senior Procurement Manager

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom QTS Data Centers Full time

The Senior Manager, Procurement - Europe reports to the Director, Development Procurement EU and is responsible for planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, critical supplier performance management and stakeholder management for the critical equipment and professional services categories assigned. This role will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key QTS stakeholders, executives, and other Global Procurement leaders to drive results directly linked to the business goals that contributes to QTS’s position as a leader in the market it serves. The individual may also develop, train, mentor, coach, and manage direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

Critical Equipment Planning

Analyze capital plans to drill down equipment and services required to establish OFCI equipment budget and rolling 12-month procurement plans accounting for and adjusting to the sales projection updates. Ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided in a timely manner to the Development Program Managers in support of budget approvals and project schedule planning. Provide weekly Development procurement status, progresses, and recommendations to gain support from executives to align on the business objectives. Continually evaluate new critical infrastructure technologies with partners to ensure that QTS balances cost, availability, reliability and efficiency into its standard equipment offering.

Strategic Procurement

Analyze category spend management opportunities, conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI’s. Categories would include, but not limited to: Electrical, Mechanical and Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Commissioning, and Testing Professional Services. Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems to drive best-in-class procurement performance. Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies.

Management of data and data integrity

Management and creation of documentation, business process flows, definitions and associated trainings; partner with training department to publish. Continuously identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and achieve a lower total cost of ownership Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.  Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to ensure structuring of commercial value, risk mitigation, and performances requirements are secured in a contract to protect QTS’s interests. Support Sales revenue generator by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals as requested  Construction Project Support Solicit and develop construction related contracts to support QTS projects and associated timelines Monitor market supply chain conditions and anticipate needs of various project to ensure ordering of OFCI equipment for just-in-time delivery to meet QTS timelines Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues that arise from the assigned projects, engage with subject matter experts, and escalate as necessary to close processes utilizing approved corrective actions Ensure the most up to date design standards are distributed to the OFCI suppliers to deliver the products as specified Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support the design, specification, and process approval for each assigned project as needed Supply Chain / Logistics Management Track and manage equipment inventory locations to analyze and recommend action plan to prioritize reallocation of capital assets to achieve cost avoidance when possible Contract and manage OFCI equipment rigging and storage services as needed Procure equipment shipping transportation services for asset transfers, identify equipment to be transferred, and coordinate delivery schedule  Perform receiving transactions in Workday of the OFCI equipment delivered to the sites and ensure backup documentations are attached to support audit needs Stakeholder and Supplier Management Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.) Continuously evaluates supplier performance to create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to ensure the negotiated values are realized Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution, etc.) Liaise with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, Finance to be the escalation point on issues that need resolutions and lead process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and maximize value Travel to QTS sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events to facilitate strong relationships to benefit the strategic positioning of QTS and department objectives

Coordination and implementation of order process

Manage day to day administrative activities with the OFCI supply chain Provide ad-hoc assistance to the Site Operations’ needs on certain difficult to source equipment, parts, and services. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or certificate in Construction Management Seven to ten years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five or more years direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor management in variety of categories Direct experiences in the following categories: Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services Five or more years of experience leading team Experienced in data center construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization. Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements. Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Experience in contract development, execution, and management Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts. Ability to resolve conflict and solve problems.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on

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