Capital Equipment Procurement Manager - High Voltage

About the role

At QTS Data Centers, we are at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower customers’ strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies drive demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS stands as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the globe for good.

Driven by purpose and innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. Sustainability is a core focus, with renewable energy solutions integrated to minimize our environmental footprint. Backed by Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

The Capital Equipment Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, critical supplier performance management, and stakeholder management for critical OFCI equipment in the high-voltage category. This role develops long-term business strategies aligned with key QTS stakeholders, executives, and Procurement leaders to drive results tied to business goals and reinforce QTS’s market leadership.

This position requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, an in-depth understanding of HVAC systems, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Capital Equipment Procurement for high-voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze capital plans to establish OFCI equipment budgets and rolling 12-month procurement plans, adjusting for sales projection updates.
• Ensure accurate cost and schedules are provided to Development Program Managers to support budget approvals and project schedule planning.
• Provide weekly procurement status updates, progress reports, and recommendations to executives to align on business objectives.
• Evaluate new critical infrastructure technologies with partners to balance cost, availability, reliability, and efficiency in QTS’s standard equipment offerings.
• Analyze category spend management opportunities, conduct market research, and deploy strategic plans while tracking KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to QTS policies and processes while continuously improving systems to drive best-in-class procurement performance.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement leaders to align and execute category strategies.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve procurement initiatives, increase speed to market, enhance quality, and lower total cost of ownership.
• Assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans, and establish risk mitigation strategies in alignment with stakeholders.
• Lead category management activities to achieve business objectives and benefit targets within assigned spend categories.
• Develop RFP packages and lead competitive sourcing events to secure commercial value, risk mitigation, and performance requirements in contracts.
• Support Sales by securing competitive NRC costing for customer deals as requested.
• Solicit and develop construction-related contracts to support QTS projects and timelines.
• Monitor market supply chain conditions and anticipate project needs to ensure just-in-time delivery of OFCI equipment.
• Resolve unforeseen technical and commercial issues, engaging subject matter experts and escalating as necessary.
• Distribute up-to-date design standards to OFCI suppliers to ensure products meet specifications.
• Obtain OFCI equipment submittals to support design, specification, and process approval for assigned projects.
• Track and manage equipment inventory locations, recommending reallocation of capital assets to achieve cost avoidance.
• Develop KPIs to measure supplier performance (e.g., on-site delivery, cost savings).
• Ensure mutual contracted obligations are met to realize negotiated values.
• Lead periodic business reviews (e.g., weekly meetings, QBRs, problem resolution).
• Consult with QTS Site Operations teams, Suppliers, and Finance to resolve issues and drive process improvements for efficiency and value maximization.
• Travel to QTS sites, OEM facilities, trade conferences, and networking events to strengthen relationships and advance strategic objectives.
• Provide ad-hoc assistance to Site Operations for difficult-to-source equipment, parts, and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or a certificate in Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, or Engineering.
• Experience developing long-range sourcing plans to reduce total costs, optimize supplier value, and meet internal customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years of direct experience in global supply chain management, project management, category management, strategic sourcing, mechanical engineering, negotiations, and vendor management across various categories.
• Data center or critical infrastructure industry experience, including Facility Management, Critical Electrical and Mechanical Equipment, Construction Design and Construction, and Professional Services.
• Experience leading change initiatives with significant organizational impact.

Skills

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications.
• Business relationship management.
• Influencing and persuasion.
• Strategic analysis and focus.
• Managing complexity across multiple initiatives and business entities.
• Facilitating collaboration to exceed targets.
• People motivation and development.
• Change management.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days, and Floating Holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid holidays annually, with 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.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid volunteer days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Military leave assistance.