Senior Manager, Sourcing - Client Fit out/In Life

Applicable Limited; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 129,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is redefining industry standards through innovation and excellence. In this role, you will be at the forefront of global category management, driving strategic sourcing and supply management initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies that enhance operational efficiency and foster strong vendor relationships. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in procurement while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Drive strategic sourcing and supply management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contract management.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Procurement Qualifications (CSPM, APP, ISM, IPMM, MCIPS)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

PowerBI

Job description

Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.

Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

Grow Your Career with NTT DATA

The candidate will be responsible to drive global development and implementation of the vision and strategy for area of category assignment and to provide flexible, responsive, and innovative global sourcing support to the business area.

The candidate will be responsible for partnering globally and act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership and functional leadership to drive strategic sourcing and supply management.

Category Expertise: Global in-depth knowledge of Data Center Operation Services, Construction and Facilities Contractors, Cooling Systems, Fire Protection Systems, Cabling Systems, Security Devices, Racks, Power Backup, Networking Hardware, Data Center Hardware, Security, Telecom, Generators, Computing Units, Infrastructure, Networks, Value Added Resellers/Broad Line Resellers, Real Estate, Solar, and Sustainability Measures.

Strategic Sourcing: Proven expertise with the various sourcing tools and analytical methods commonly practiced and used within a best-in-class and/or world-class Procurement organization.

As Procurement influence is still growing within NTT Data Global Data Center, the role will need to work closely with the functional business unit heads to create value added category strategies and hold strong sourcing events. The candidate will need to have very strong interpersonal, communications and problem-solving skills as they will interact with very senior and high profiled leaders across NTT Data Global Data Center. They should display a passion for strategic sourcing, supply management and operational procurement.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Category Management & Delivery

• Personally develops, leads, and manages larger sub-categories.

• Develops an end-to-end global category strategy, mapping out the current landscape and defining an improvement plan for the near, mid and long-term to stimulate interest from and engagement with stakeholders.

• Activities such as: market research, demand management, specification development, spend analytics, category strategy development, business case development, negotiation, E-Procurement & E-auctions, Vendor relationship management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Utilize established tools/systems & adherence to policies (Oracle/SAP/Ariba/Coupa/PowerBI/e-Maintenance).

• Feed success stories into overall Procurement communications.

Client/Internal Stakeholder Relations

• Demonstrating value delivery to a target audience of Global VP/Sr. Dir / Dir level stakeholders to reinforce stakeholder buy-in.

• Ability to explain Procurement practices, benefits to the organization, the value of Vendor Relationship Management participation in post contract management.

• Demonstrate NTT Data Global Data Center values in all relationships (including Vendors).

• As the Procurement Leadership Team is responsible for business-wide engagement, this role is equally responsible for the credibility and reputation of Procurement as a value-adding team. “Selling” Procurement is a key part of this role. Specifically, where the business is not engaged, or late, finds ways of improving engagement and develops a plan of action.

• Ensure Procurement is a commercial asset and not just a compliance function.

• Champion and enact pan-business sourcing to leverage NTT Data Global Data Center’s buying power.

• Co-develop and execute sourcing strategies with the business, expertly advising and guiding the process to the best-fit approach, tactics and tools (e.g. outcome-based specifications, RFP/RFI/RFQ builds, KPI/SLA development).

Processes, Metrics & Execution

• Track progress against objectives; refine and develop audience-specific updates.

• Use market research to ensure that NTT Data Global Data Center stays abreast of latest market cost/value/innovation developments per Category.

• Work in collaboration with Internal Audit/Risk and other functions to ensure compliance to policies and audit remediation.

• Responsible for the negotiation and contract management process, including facilitating extended team members involvement (e.g. Legal, Quality, Tax, Security, and Data Privacy).

• Responsible to the stakeholder for the timely procurement of contract services required for company operations.

• Create, prioritize, and plan a pipeline of opportunities to deliver the saving objectives.

Vendor Relations

• Develop and maintain an annual vendor management plan, including forecasted spend, savings expectations and performance objectives.

• Enable NTT Data Global Data Center to get the best out of its Vendors by working in partnership with them for mutual good business.

• Ensure Procurement, the Business and Vendors conduct business ethically, and within the Company’s Anti Bribery and Corruption guidelines. Alert the leadership to any improper practice.

• Encourage Vendor Diversity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strategic Thinking:

• Understands clearly key external developments and trends, such as market needs, competition and technology that are likely to impact the business and builds this knowledge into an end-to-end category strategy.

• Develops solutions that reflect a thorough understanding of NTT Data Global Data Center’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

• Addresses potential issues through effective planning and resourcing.

• Applies extensive, expert knowledge and experience to support the business direction.

• Can take complex, abstract ideas or situations and distill the fundamental issues and articulate the solution in an easy-to-understand way.

Teamwork:

• Fosters an environment of collaboration.

• Understands and values the collective strengths and experience of the Team and knows when to draw on complementary skills to meet the required objectives.

• Actively builds bridges between areas by uncovering and working to remove barriers. Works hard to generate commitment and loyalty across the team.

Leadership:

• Actively promotes new ways of looking at problems, processes, or solutions.

• Establishes rapport and responds in an approachable manner with wide range of contacts.

• Puts systems in place and engages in personal interactions to promote sharing of key learnings and best practices across the organization.

Serving Clients/Stakeholders:

• Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and rapid change within NTT Data Global Data Center.

• Demonstrates tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty while delivering a service and value for internal NTT Data Global Data Center customers.

• Recommends process improvements that will greatly improve quality, and establishes effective systems, processes and procedures to get work done and transfer knowledge.

• Brings fresh perspectives, innovation, ideas & best practice into NTT Data Global Data Center.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BA or BS required; MBA preferred.

• Procurement qualifications are a plus (e.g. CSPM, APP, ISM, IPMM or MCIPS).

• Demonstrated ability of working with and managing cross functional teams in a complex, changing environment to deliver value-added results to the organization.

• 10+ years of procurement experience in a regulated environment (i.e., Financial, Insurance or the like).

• Prior Data Center Purchasing experience a plus.

• Expertise in leading, driving and managing vendor and contract negotiations including achievement of TCO value.

• Extensive knowledge of category management practices and principles.

• Leadership skills to effectively communicate ideas and influence others.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver value-added results to the organization by applying financial analysis principles and procurement discipline.

• High level of client focus and an ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to think strategically and globally when needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily walking, sitting, standing, and bending.

• Able to hear and speak on a telephone.

• Close visual work on a computer terminal.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, other technical instruments, and for performing cable terminations and testing.

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This position is expected to be remote for the near future with an occasional need to be on-site in a shared work environment.

• Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.

• Up to 20% travel may be required.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $ 129,600 - $ 189,300.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Workplace type: Remote Working

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today.