Procurement Operations Analyst

QTS Data Centers • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things. The Procurement Operations Analyst supports sourcing and procurement activities that enable efficient and reliable Facilities Operations across data center environments. This role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and operational execution, using tools such as Tableau, Smartsheets, and Power BI to provide visibility into spend, supplier performance, service levels, and operational risks. The Analyst partners closely with Facilities Operations, Procurement Managers, and suppliers to support sourcing events, purchase order execution, supplier performance tracking, and ongoing operational reporting. Through strong analytical skills and attention to detail, this role helps improve cost control, decision‑making, and operational efficiency across the facilities procurement lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain operations, facilities support, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, Tableau, & SmartSheets to analyze large datasets.
• Experience building and maintaining reports or dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional operations, technical, and procurement teams.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Inquisitive in nature.
• Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic thinker, high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
• Self-motivated and goal driven.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Facilities Operations procurement in data center, industrial, manufacturing, or critical‑infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with facilities spend categories such as MRO, critical electrical and mechanical equipment, maintenance services, and professional services.
• Experience with Power BI data models, DAX, or advanced Excel analytics.
• Exposure to ERP or procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).
• Experience supporting supplier scorecards, KPI tracking, and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support the end‑to‑end procurement process for Facilities Operations, including maintenance services, MRO materials, spare parts, and critical infrastructure equipment.
• Assist with RFQs/RFPs, supplier data collection, bid tabulation, and commercial comparison analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance procurement dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and ERP data sources to track spend, supplier performance, PO status, and service metrics.
• Use SQL or similar query tools to extract, validate, and analyze procurement and facilities data from enterprise systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Track and analyze purchase orders, service contracts, renewals, and delivery schedules, identifying trends, risks, delays, or cost variances and escalating as appropriate.
• Support recurring Facilities Operations and procurement review meetings by preparing data‑driven insights, metrics, and variance analyses.
• Perform spend analysis, pricing trend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support cost‑control initiatives and operational decision‑making.
• Ensure procurement activities align with QTS policies, procedures, and systems, and identify data‑driven opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and sourcing artifacts to support audit readiness and operational transparency.
• Support supplier onboarding, approved vendor list maintenance, and supplier performance and compliance tracking.
• Partner with Procurement Managers, Facilities Operations leaders, and the contracting team to support commercial issue resolution through fact-based analysis.
• Identify recurring issues, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within Facilities Operations procurement and recommend data‑backed enhancements to tools, reports, and workflows.

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is equity eligible.
• 160 additional hours of annual paid leave to support drill/training requirements.
• Deployment/mobilization allowance
• One-week additional paid leave for every six months of deployment
• 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
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level