Specialist, Sourcing - IT & Indirect

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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 - $141,500

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.

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.