Contracts Manager

QTS Data Centers

. Lead contract negotiation activities within assigned spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading contract negotiations and supplier selection for major capital projects, with a strong focus on procurement and sourcing strategies in the Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to drive value through stakeholder collaboration and complex data analysis to optimize sourcing and procurement practices.

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Contract NegotiationSupplier SelectionSourcing StrategiesProcurement LeadershipData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementSourcing PlansCost OptimizationSupplier ComplianceQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisRFI/RFP DevelopmentBid AnalysisChange ManagementProject Lifecycle Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingPlanningOrganization

Certifications & Qualifications

ISM CPSMJ.D.LLM

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasRenewablesInfrastructureEPCCommissioningPre-developmentCapital ProjectsIndirect SourcingProcurementContracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead contract negotiation activities within assigned spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
Drive development of supplier and industry profiles and sourcing strategies for Pre-development, Construction, EPC, Utilities, and Commissioning categories
Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities
Coordinate purchasing and contracting activities across the capital project lifecycle, from Pre-development through Closeout
Lead supplier selection and recommendation activities, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long/short lists, RFI/RFP development, and bid analysis
Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines
Lead implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to the business and internal customers
Monitor compliance with supplier agreements related to high-spend scope areas
Negotiate, review, and execute contractual arrangements according to company policy and business objectives
Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
Build relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications
Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers
Perform complex data analysis to identify sourcing and cost-optimization opportunities and generate savings
Communicate category proposal value propositions to lines of business and Senior Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of relevant sourcing, procurement, supply-chain, or contracting experience supporting major capital projects in Oil & Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure, or an equivalent industry
Experience developing, negotiating, executing, and managing contracts for Pre-development, Construction, EPC, and Commissioning scopes on major capital projects
Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization
Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements
Demonstrated enterprise procurement leadership across one or more major capital project categories, including Pre-development, Construction, EPC, or Commissioning, with experience in Oil & Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure, or an equivalent contracting environment
Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority
Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
J.D. or LLM (preferred)
Experience working for or supporting an owner, developer, EPC contractor, or major supplier delivering Oil & Gas, Renewables, Infrastructure, data center, or equivalent major capital projects (preferred)
Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities