Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers
Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.
Your role at a glance
The Specialist, Sourcing – IT & Indirect supports the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for IT categories (e.g., software, hardware, SaaS, telecom, IT services) and Indirect categories (e.g., professional services, facilities, marketing, HR services). The role partners with stakeholders to translate business requirements into competitive sourcing events, negotiates commercial terms, and ensures value delivery through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management.What we are looking for
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Category Strategy & Planning
- Build and maintain IT & Indirect category strategies, aligning demand forecasts, budgets, and risk profiles with stakeholder objectives.
- Identify consolidation, standardization, and savings opportunities across business units.
Sourcing Execution (RFx / Auctions)
- Develop RFIs/RFPs/RFQs (scope, SLA/KPI, evaluation criteria), run competitive events, analyze bids (TCO, price‑breaks, scenario analysis), and present award recommendations.
- Utilize e‑sourcing tools and structured evaluation models to ensure fairness and transparency.
Negotiation & Contracting
- Negotiate commercial terms (pricing models, discounts, credits), service levels, and key legal clauses (termination, liability caps, data protection for IT).
- Support drafting and redlining with Legal; ensure alignment to procurement policy.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Partner with IT, Security, Finance, and business stakeholders to validate requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Lead supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
Savings Realization & Compliance
- Track and report savings (hard/soft), avoidance, and benefits; ensure PO/contract compliance and catalog enablement.
- Enforce SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines in all sourcing activities. (Instruction to adhere to SOPs/policies per template)
Risk & Sustainability
- Assess supplier risks (cybersecurity for IT suppliers, business continuity, ESG), implement mitigation plans, and support due diligence.
- Promote sustainable sourcing (energy efficiency, responsible supply chain) in line with corporate objectives.
Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain category dashboards, market indices, and spend cubes; provide insights to drive decisions.
- Contribute to process improvements supporting Finance Transformation.
KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES
- Procurement Foundations: Strong grasp of strategic sourcing, RFx methods, TCO modeling, cost‑breakdown analysis, and contract structures.
- IT Category Knowledge: Familiarity with software licensing (perpetual vs. subscription), SaaS agreements, cloud services, and hardware lifecycle; understanding of data privacy/security implications in IT sourcing.
- Indirect Categories: Knowledge of services procurement and outcome‑based SLAs across diverse spend areas.
- Commercial & Negotiation Skills: Ability to craft negotiation strategies, leverage competitive tension, and close agreements with measurable value.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Excel/analytics; capable of normalizing bids, running scenarios, and building cost models.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication, influence, and relationship skills working across finance, IT, legal, and operations.
- Detail & Process Orientation: Compliance mindset with SOPs/policies; disciplined documentation and audit readiness.
- Attributes: Proactive, organized, data‑driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, IT, or related field.
- Preferred Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification; ITIL or cloud vendor certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure foundational) are advantageous.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Years of Experience: Typically 3–6 years in procurement/sourcing with a focus on IT and/or Indirect categories at mid‑market/enterprise scale.
- Demonstrated Outcomes: Documented savings delivery, contract execution, and stakeholder satisfaction; experience running RFx and negotiations end‑to‑end.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
- Perform work during US business hours and time zones.
WORK CONDITIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Some travel may be required.
- Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.
Compensation Pay Range
For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process.
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:
$104,600 - $141,500All 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.
Who we are
As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.
NTT Global Data Centers 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. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, IT, or a related field
- 3–6 years of procurement or sourcing experience focused on IT and/or indirect categories
- Experience in procurement or sourcing at mid-market or enterprise scale
- Documented savings delivery, contract execution, and stakeholder satisfaction
- End-to-end experience running RFx events and negotiations
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, RFx methods, TCO modeling, cost-breakdown analysis, and contract structures
- Knowledge of software licensing, SaaS agreements, cloud services, hardware lifecycle, and IT data privacy/security implications
- Knowledge of indirect services procurement and outcome-based SLAs
- Proficiency in Excel and analytics, including bid normalization, scenario analysis, and cost modeling
- Strong commercial negotiation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management skills
- CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification
- ITIL or cloud vendor certification, such as AWS or Azure foundational certification
What We Do
NTT Ltd. is a leading, global technology services company. We’re here to enable the connected future. We come together to make the world a better place, and every day we use the power of technology to make it happen. We employ curious people who are ready to change the world. Through the work we do with our clients and in our communities, we find ways that technology can make a positive impact. We call it technology for good. That’s our focus and it extends well beyond the bottom line. We believe in using technology for good. This means helping organizations and society transform and move into the future with a partner they can trust. At the heart of our business are relationships built on loyalty, commitment and a shared belief in what’s possible when we work together: a better world for us all to live in. Working with organizations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. Through our full range of unparalleled capabilities, we empower people, strategy, operations and technology, while our platforms provide a single view across hybrid environments. This gives our clients better insight to make the right decisions at the right time and achieve their business modernization and transformation goals. A new idea becomes a great idea when it helps to make the world a better place. We’re constantly innovating. It is, and always has been, the essence of what sets us apart. We harness the collective effort of our people, together with external innovators and innovations, to drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver. Technology enables connection. And connections create understanding. The result is connected cities, factories, healthcare, agriculture, conservation, and even connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. Everything is iNTTerconnected.
