Global DC Supply Chain Lead - OFCI Equipment

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Annual bonus

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Category Manager to lead OFCI equipment procurement for data center construction worldwide.

You will collaborate with design, construction, project controls, and operations to craft scalable sourcing strategies and ensure on-time delivery. Responsibilities include supplier relationship management, cost control, ESG considerations, and implementing TCO models while aligning with global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
• LEAN/Six Sigma training.
• PMP (Project Management Professional).
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).
• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute optimized supply chain strategies for OFCI equipment for global DC construction.
• Plan and manage all procurement lifecycle phases: market intel, sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, supplier management.
• Standardize sourcing processes across regions for scalability and consistency.
• Collaborate with design to integrate Global Reference Design standards into sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier performance and drive cost reductions and lead-time improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Data center construction

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering

LEAN/Six Sigma

PMP

CPSM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Primavera

Procore

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Category Manager to lead OFCI equipment procurement for data center construction worldwide.

You will collaborate with design, construction, project controls, and operations to craft scalable sourcing strategies and ensure on-time delivery. Responsibilities include supplier relationship management, cost control, ESG considerations, and implementing TCO models while aligning with global standards.