Global Data Center Equipment Procurement Lead

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Illinois; Remote; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Paid time-off

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Category Manager to develop and deploy the OFCI equipment program for data center construction worldwide.

This leader will manage procurement of critical mechanical, electrical, and power systems, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across projects. You will drive global sourcing strategies, contractor negotiations, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while partnering with engineering, project controls, and regional

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• MUST have no less than two years in mission critical/data center construction support including Capital Equipment procurement, and program leadership.
• Experience working with electrical and/or mechanical system suppliers, with experience with system integrators (modules, skids).
• Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar CAPEX portfolios and large-scale supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute optimized supply chain strategies for OFCI equipment supporting global DC construction projects.
• Plan and execute all phases of the procurement life cycle including market intelligence, multi-year projections, sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiations, supplier management and CIP.
• Standardize sourcing and procurement processes across global regions to ensure scalability and consistency.
• Translate construction pipeline into long-range procurement plans for key equipment (generators, UPS, switchgear, chillers, cooling towers).
• Collaborate with Design team to incorporate GRD standards into sourcing strategies and manage change.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Leadership

ERP systems

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business Administration

LEAN/Six Sigma training

PMP (Project Management Professional)

CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Primavera

Procore

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Category Manager to develop and deploy the OFCI equipment program for data center construction worldwide.

This leader will manage procurement of critical mechanical, electrical, and power systems, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across projects. You will drive global sourcing strategies, contractor negotiations, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while partnering with engineering, project controls, and regional