Capital Equipment Procurement Engineer

Who we are: As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Capital Equipment Procurement Engineer reports to the Director, Development Procurement responsible for planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, critical supplier performance management and stakeholder management for the critical equipment categories assigned. The individual will support development of 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 contributes to QTS’s position as a leader in the market it serves.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Analyze capital plans to drill down equipment and services required to establish OFCI equipment budget and rolling 12-month procurement plans accounting for and adjusting to the sales projection updates Critical Equipment Planning to ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided in a timely manner to the Development Program Managers in support of budget approvals and project schedule planning Provide weekly Development procurement status, progresses, and recommendations to gain support from executives to align on the business objectives Continually evaluate new critical infrastructure technologies with partners to ensure that QTS balances cost, availability, reliability and efficiency into its standard equipment offering.

Strategic Procurement Analyze category spend management opportunities, conducts research to understand the supply market and commodity trends, and deploy appropriate strategic plans and track KPI’s Categories would include, but not limited to: Electrical, Mechanical and Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Commissioning, and Testing Professional Services. Ensure QTS policies and processes are followed and continuously improve processes and systems to drive best-in-class procurement performance Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies Continuously identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, improve quality, and achieve a lower total cost of ownership   Understand business impacts and align with stakeholders to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk.

Lead ongoing category management activities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to ensure structuring of commercial value, risk mitigation, and performances requirements are secured in a contract to protect QTS’s interests. Support Sales revenue generator by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals as requested  Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues that arise from the assigned projects, engage with subject matter experts, and escalate as necessary to close processes utilizing approved corrective actions Ensure the most up to date design standards are distributed to the OFCI suppliers to deliver the products as specified Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support the design, specification, and process approval for each assigned project as needed Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.) Continuously evaluates supplier performance to create and lead teams to improve supplier performance as necessary Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to ensure the negotiated values are realized Liaise with QTS Site Operations t