Director of Procurement Operations leading the enhancement of source-to-pay value chain at QTS. Responsible for procurement excellence, governance, and team mentorship.
Responsibilities
Provide enterprise-wide strategic leadership for purchasing and procure‑to‑pay transformation initiatives
Set the vision and operational strategy for end‑to‑end purchasing processes
Drive appropriate purchasing governance including training, compliance monitoring
Lead Procurement-related data governance across ERP and procurement systems
Serve as a senior Procurement‑to‑Pay (P2P) leader
Establish and oversee enterprise communication, training, and enablement strategies
Provide executive oversight of the transactional buying organization
Own the governance and evolution of purchasing policies and procedures
Continuously monitor and optimize procurement performance metrics
Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence
Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
Define, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs)
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, CIPS) is a plus
Proven experience (10 years) in procurement, project management, or a related field with a focus on risk management and compliance
At least five years of experience in people, project, or program management
Strong understanding of procurement processes, risk management principles, and audit practices
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, and collaborate across departments
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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)
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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