Category Sourcing and Procurement Intern

Job Description

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QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure, operating at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud technologies drive demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS empowers its customers’ most strategic growth initiatives. The company is committed to “connecting the globe for good,” driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, designing, building, and operating some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. QTS is also dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize its environmental footprint. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned for ambitious growth and innovation. The company emphasizes that it is “Powered by People,” with team members being the cornerstone of its culture, innovation, and growth, described as mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

Job Description

QTS’s summer internship program offers first-hand experience in the fast-paced data center industry. Interns participate in weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site-based activities, socials, and volunteering events. Each intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives, contributing to various aspects of the entire life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

Role: Category Sourcing and Procurement Intern

The Category Sourcing and Procurement Intern will have a direct impact on analyzing, negotiating, and researching vendors, prices, and other data across several sourcing/supply chain categories.

Responsibilities may include:
• Providing analytical support during various stages of the procurement life-cycle.
• Running and designing reports related to demand/consumption forecasting as it pertains to vendor assignments and negotiations.
• Assisting with provider assessments.
• Performing comparative bid analysis.
• Collaborating with adjacent teams across the organization based on vendor engagement/agreement types.

Basic Qualifications:
• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, University of Kansas) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, data center, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).