Supplier Relationship Specialist
Supplier Relationship Specialist
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Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!
Who we are:
Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our worldclass data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forwardthinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable resourceful and mission driven. Together we do great things.
The Supplier Relationship Specialist is responsible for the supplier management lifecycle and support of supplierfacing applications. This role will function as the central point of contact for suppliers and QTS employees who desire to initiate a new supplier relationship or update an existing supplier relationship. This person will be responsible for effectively supporting suppliers to maximize the relationship value to the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES other duties may be assigned.
Take a strategic approach at cultivating supplier relationships to maximize value
Ensure new and existing suppliers are maintaining QTS compliance requirements documentation and information via QTS tools
Responsible for managing the processes required to effectively manage supplier data including planning risk identification and risk assessment due diligence review and documentation requirements and updates to the processes
Provide support to suppliers for supplierfacing applications including but not limited to Workday for supplier registration Oracle Supplier Portal iPayables and ISN
Create and maintain training reference materials for supplierfacing applications to be shared with QTS suppliers
Partner with QTS employees to provide training analytics and clarity into the supplier lifecycle to ensure adherence to applicable policies and procedures
Seek out and maintain cooperative productive crossfunctional partnerships throughout the global enterprise; working closely with business partners to evaluate business needs and adapt vendor risk approach to meet the needs of the business as well as regulatory requirements
Monitor and ensure necessary compliance documentation is kept up to date for suppliers
Participate in supplier development/diversity programs and efforts
Identify enhance and implement continuous improvements to supplierrelated processes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Procurement SupplyChain Engineering Business Administration Management Operations or Finance or equivalent work experience
Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / SupplyChain Account Management or other roles demonstrating relationship building and maintenance
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates critical thinking reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fastpaced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong analytical skills
Inquisitive in nature
Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
Strategic thinker high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills
Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders
Conflict resolution and problemsolving skills
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 position is equity eligible.
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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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
