Senior Manager Construction Services Procurement

Who You Are: (Job Summary)

The Senior Manager Construction Services Procurement

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

The Senior Manager Construction Services Procurement is responsible for building and leading the planning strategic sourcing supply chain management critical supplier performance management and stakeholder management for all construction services supporting Development. This includes but is not limited to building and maintaining the Request for Proposal (RFP) process/documents for Design Construction and Commissioning for large scale Development builds across the US portfolio. This role is responsible for developing 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 contribute to QTSs position as a leader in the market it serves This leader is accountable to develop train mentor coach and manage direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned

Lead team managing RFP processes including scoping in support all development projects needs including RFPs for designers construction managers commissioning agents third party services etc.

Build maintain and update all RFP documents for construction services RFPs.

Build relationships with key external stakeholders to grow and maintain construction services vendors such as designers construction managers and commissioning agents.

Build relationships with key internal stakeholders like Development Engineering Facility Operations Safety etc. to build and maintain accurate and compliant RFP documents.

Continually evaluate and implement new critical infrastructure technologies with partners to ensure that QTS balances cost availability reliability and safety.

Continuously evaluate supplier performance to create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary.

Ensure QTS policy and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and system to drive best-in-class procurement performance.

Understand business impact and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels manage supply chain develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies.

Monitor construction and supply chain market conditions and anticipate needs of various projects to ensure delivery dates can be met.

Analyze category spend management opportunities and conduct research on capacity of partners within our markets.

Lead periodic business reviews (such as weekly meetings QBRs problem resolution etc.)

Consult with Development Engineering Suppliers Finance Insurance Audit and Leadership to lead process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and maximize value.

Travel to QTS sites Construction Managers Trade Partners trade conferences and networking events to facilitate strong relationships to benefit the strategic positioning of QTS and department objectives.

Provide ad-hoc assistance to Development.

Manage day-to-day activities of a team to achieve organizational goals.

Lead develop and motivate a team to maximize their potential.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

Bachelors degree in business engineering supply chain management construction management or equivalent degree or equivalent experience

Eight or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management

Possess knowledge of equipment and materials common in the data center design and construction market.

Purchasing experience including solicitation and negotiation of construction contracts more than $100M in volume by occasion.

Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience across various construction services categories.

One or more years of experience leading and developing direct reports.

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

Ten or more years of experience in business engineering supply chain management construction management or equivalent degree or equivalent experience

Data center or critical infrastructure industry experience including Facility Management Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Design and Construction and Professional Services.

Experience in leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organizations.

Two or more years of experience leading teams.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)

Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems

Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)

Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and quality control of all team work product

Business relationship management

Influencing and persuasion skills

Strategic analysis and focus

Ability to manage complexity oversee initiatives across business entities

Ability to facilitate collaboration and focus the organization on exceeding targets

People motivation and develop team expertise

Change management

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

Bachelors degree in business engineering supply chain management construction management or equivalent degree or equivalent experience

Eight or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Project Management

Possess knowledge of equipment and materials common in the data center design and construction market.

Purchasing experience including solicitation and negotiation of construction contracts more than $100M in volume by occasion.

Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience across various construction services categories.

One or more years of experience leading and developing direct reports.

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications Education Experience Certifications)

Ten or more years of experience in business engineering supply chain management construction management or equivalent degree or equivalent experience

Data center or critical infrastructure industry experience including Facility Management Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Design and Construction and Professional Services.

Experience in leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organizations.

Two or more years of experience leading teams.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)

Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems

Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)

Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and quality control of all team work product

Business relationship management

Influencing and persuasion skills

Strategic analysis and focus

Ability to manage complexity oversee initiatives across business entities

Ability to facilitate collaboration and focus the organization on exceeding targets

People motivation and develop team expertise

Change management

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