Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career (https://vimeo.com/727409140/ff26de87d4) The Procurement Director - Systems, Operations, and Compliance is responsible for leading the enhancement of our source-to-pay value chain, ensuring tactical procurement excellence, and instituting purchasing guidelines that mitigate commercial risk. This leadership role is focused on strategic management of procurement systems, process enhancement, and fostering initiatives in sustainability and compliance. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring our procurement practices align with organizational values and leverage technological advancements for efficiency and innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. - Oversee the enhancement, execution, and operational excellence of procurement systems in cross-functional partnership with key stakeholders - Serve as a Procurement-to-Pay (P2P) leader by advancing procurement performance through technological enhancements and best practices in purchasing policies, supplier onboarding, and technology and digital readiness. - Drive significant change management initiatives within the procurement function, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and scalability - Develop internal communication and training strategies for QTS users to more effectively transact in ERP systems - Oversee the transactional buying function to execute swift and accurate purchasing in compliance with internal standards - Lead team of professionals who oversee procurement technologies and ensuring success in areas such as compliance, risk management, process improvement, automation, talent development, and cross-functional team capabilities. - Establish and enforce procurement policies and processes that ensure alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals. Monitor and optimize key procurement performance metrics. - Act as an influential leader and change agent, engaging with senior management and executive-level stakeholders to align procurement strategies with the broader organizational goals, including sustainability and compliance. - Collaborate across departments to unearth cost savings, process improvements, and opportunities for sustainable procurement practices, while staying abreast of industry trends. - Lead supplier diversity and sustainability programs, ensuring procurement's involvement in digital transformation projects aligns with the organization's sustainability objectives. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, Business, accounting, or related fields or equivalent professional experience - Ten or more years of experience in procurement/sourcing, with three or more years in leadership roles, showcasing successful category strategy development, change management, and sustainability initiatives. - Extensive ERP system customization experience, with a strong emphasis on implementation experience. - Demonstrated expertise in managing procurement technologies and processes, with notable achievements in enhancing process efficiency, compliance, and embedding sustainable procurement practices. - Outstanding leadership, communication, and change management skills, capable of fostering an innovative, continuously improving, and sustainable culture within procurement teams. - Ability to travel, up to 25% annually. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - MBA, Master of Supply Chain - Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi-tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider) - A track record in Workday and/or Oracle systems implementations, upgrades, and maintenance - 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 follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary. - Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. - Proven skill in building culture within a team across multiple locations - Ability to work independently, influence all organizational levels, proactive problem-solving skills, and a high level of accountability. 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 TalentAcquisitionQTSDataCenters.com QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35 data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team. At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve. We are powered by people. And we'd like to invite you to join us. In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: - Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting - Every employee is bonus or commission eligible - Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days - Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked - Pet and Legal Insurance - Q-Rest Sabbatical Program - Q-Anniversary Service Award Program - Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers - Military Benefits Package - QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program - QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents - QTS Crisis Fund - Wellness Program - Tuition Reimbursement Program 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.