Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!

Who we are:

Our life is a digital life, filled with streams of information flowing ceaselessly. Every click, every swipe, every interaction connects us. But where does all that information go? Enter the world of data centers.

“Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution,” Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone.

In the fast-paced world of data, QTS is dedicated to leading the industry in a thoughtful and intentional way. At QTS, we are Purpose Driven and moving communities forward.

At QTS, we believe that how we deliver our services is equally as important as the service we deliver. Our people play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth, and we are deeply committed to those who affect or are affected by our business. Our people are knowledgeable, resourceful, innovative self-starters, and can accomplish great things when working together. That is why QTS is Powered by People! 

The impact you will have:

The Procurement Buyer is a vital member of the Procurement organization, currently in the process of large-scale transformation to support a rapidly growing organization. The candidate selected will play a key role in assisting to transform the Buyer role and value proposition of Procurement through active, positive engagement with internal stakeholders across all departments of the company. Procurement Buyers are subject matter experts on how procurement systems work and their corresponding processes. .

What you will do:

Support the Procurement organization through completion of procurement functions utilizing various enterprise systemReview, modify and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders Assist Category Sourcing in the execution of business/service contracts Strengthen the Procurement organization by collaboratively identifying and implementing improved processes that deliver value while reducing risk and achieving high compliance standards Support procurement strategies to maximize cost savings and minimize risk by helping guide employees toward appropriate buying channels (e.g. VARs, vendors with rebate programs) Assist in the maintenance and implementation of digital vendor catalogs in procurement systems, ensuring proper usage, user access, and pricing Drive efficiencies by assisting with the onboarding and support of suppliers related to purchase order information, shipping and receiving inquiries, and self-submittal of invoices Act as a data steward with regard to procurement and inventory data, ensuring necessary information for meaningful data analysis from procurement systems Establish efficient and repeatable data cleansing and classification capabilities Perform research and analysis using relevant systems and Microsoft Excel, transforming raw data into information to be used for executive level business decisions Aid company employees with ad-hoc research and reporting of vendor spend, shipping and return inquiries, and invoice management Support supplier savings tracking and business updates Partner with Accounts Payable department, suppliers, and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of payment obligationsProvide support for special projects, including vendor audit, reporting, and researchAssist company employees with understanding and adhering to the global procurement process, including system usage, policies, and helping navigate the approval process Create and maintain educational documentation for dissemination to internal and external audiences on process, policy and procurement system usage Serve as a liaison between the Procurement organization and internal user departments 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations or FinanceTwo or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-ChainExperience with procurement systems (Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Workday, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi-tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider)Experience in change management or process/systems trainingExperience with Workday and Oracle

The Perks (and these are just a few):

QRest Sabbatical           Employee Stock PurchaseQTS scholarship for dependentsEagle Club award trip eligibilityPaid volunteer days  Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

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 e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.