Manager, Procurement Compliance

Who You Are: (Job Summary) The Manager, Procurement Compliance is responsible for ensuring QTS’s procurement programs comply with corporate, regulatory, contractual, and ethical standards. This highly analytical professional will perform regular audits, implement company policies, report on progress and KPIs of department initiatives, and design control systems. The Compliance Manager will perform periodic complex data analysis and provide key trends and information derived from it to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities. The Compliance Manager is responsible for developing complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management compliance initiatives. What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities) Lead and manage a team dedicated to Compliance Management. Support audits and oversee control systems to prevent or remedy violations of legal guidelines and internal policies. Collaborate with business partners across the organization to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations. Develop and maintain procurement processes, policies, and tools. Develop and maintain governance models, compliance policies, processes, and tools to drive performance, innovation, and risk management. Develop training materials in support of process improvement initiatives. Support supplier risk monitoring and associated reporting requirements. Conduct procurement audits focused on the procure‑to‑pay workflow, supplier activity/setup, and credit card transactions. Report compliance activities to QTS leadership on work including but not limited to internal controls, credit cards, audit results, and key improvement results. Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control. Perform ad‑hoc, special projects as needed. Other duties as assigned. What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications) Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field. Five or more years of relevant experience. Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems. Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to the organization. Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) Two or more years of direct experience in Procurement operations, compliance or internal audit. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, 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. Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) Benefits Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting. Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr QTS Realty Trust