Facilities Procurement Manager Capital Projects
Facilities Procurement Manager Capital Projects
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The Facilities Procurement Manager (Capital Projects) is responsible for developing executing and managing corporate initiatives that enable effective operations and improvements of existing data centers. Responsibilities will extend beyond capital project procurement to include support for strategic initiatives such as customer fitout site engineering partnerships and spare parts programs.
The Facilities Procurement Manager (Capital Projects) will perform complex data analysis to support strategies for new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings for categories managed. Categories would include but not limited to: Electrical Mechanical Capital Improvement Projects SG&A IT MRO Facilities Maintenance Data Center Infrastructure Fitouts and Data Connectivity. The Manager is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. Manager will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate optimize and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
- Support facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with the development sourcing and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operations
- Foster strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned projects which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment and material support
- Develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending minimize risk and ensure the successful delivery of capital projects within budget and on time.
- Support development of preapproved supplier list utilizing input from internal stakeholders and external engagement
- Synthesize supplier industry and market research for key facilities spend categories to develop pricing for equipment and labor contracts lead by the sourcing team
- Administer facilitate and answer vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process to mitigate QTSs exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers spend
- Support development & of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materials
- Maintain daytoday supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
- Support negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities and provide analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
- Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
- Builds relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
- Ensure tactical of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
- Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers
- Identify and leverage companywide spend opportunities
- Coordinate Facilities purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Procurement SupplyChain or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / SupplyChain
Experience in contract development negotiation and management
Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
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 companywide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education training or experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA or Masters degree in Supply Chain
Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multitenant data center hyperscale user or equipment provider)
Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.
Perform necessary and timely followup escalating appropriately if necessary.
Strong planning organization decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.
Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
Selfmotivated and goal driven
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benets.This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.
We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
