Global Data Center Supply Chain Category Manager

NTT Global Data Centers; United States; Remote; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Global Supply Chain Category Manager to lead OFCI equipment procurement for worldwide data center construction. You will develop strategies, manage the procurement lifecycle, and standardize processes across regions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while collaborating with design, finance, and operations.

The role requires leadership in capital equipment procurement, understanding of data center systems, and a focus on cost efficiency, risk management,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in supply chain procurement for capital equipment.
• Experience with data center construction projects preferred.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability requirements in capital supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute optimized supply chain strategies for OFCI equipment.
• Plan and manage all phases of procurement life cycle.
• Standardize sourcing across regions for scalability and consistency.
• Translate project capacity roadmaps into long-range procurement plans.
• Collaborate with design to incorporate GRD standards into sourcing.
• Partner with controls and finance to share procurement status and pricing.
• Implement best practices to reduce costs and lead times.
• Monitor market trends and identify supplier innovations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Project management

Leadership

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Primavera

Procore

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

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 is seeking a Global Supply Chain Category Manager to lead OFCI equipment procurement for worldwide data center construction. You will develop strategies, manage the procurement lifecycle, and standardize processes across regions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while collaborating with design, finance, and operations.

The role requires leadership in capital equipment procurement, understanding of data center systems, and a focus on cost efficiency, risk management,