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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the team of supply chain professionals to ensure a consistent method of managing construction projects and achieve the company’s objectives
Develop and implement supply chain strategies that will enable the successful delivery for all construction projects (This may include supplier capacity planning, sourcing, contracting etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope of services requirements and specifications
Collaborate with cross regional supply chain leaders to share BKMs and develop consistent processes for operational efficiency
Produce Executive level/ Management level reports around the health of the supply chain program
Ensure there is a robust program in place to source and qualify suppliers for all scopes necessary to deliver the projects.
Ensure there is a comprehensive bid process in place that provides for a fair and equitable method for any bidder
Develop and implement a supplier relationship management program in conjunction with cross regional supply chain leaders to effectively manage global supplier relationships
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards
Oversee the development and execution of procurement plans, tracking key milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time contract awards and within-budget to enable project construction
Implement best practices and process improvements to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply chain team members and the greater construction organization

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

Display client focus and high service orientation.
Excellent people management and leadership ability.
Strategic thinking ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Deep supply chain knowledge understanding of all aspects of supply chain processes.
Reliable and able to produce a high quality of work.
Ability to coordinate, plan and organize their work accurately and efficiently.
Actively seek to improve all aspects of the logistics and supply chain by streamlining steps and locating the best prices for inventory.
Ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.
Ability to research companies and determine the best vendors to reach out to for various projects.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field (Master Degree preferred)
Supply Chain Management certification preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management required, preferably in a management role; including in mission critical/Data Center preferred
Must demonstrate a working knowledge in best practice procurement processes, negotiating purchase order terms, conditions, and pricing, cost reductions, supplier qualification processes, vendor selection and account development, logistics, and sourcing
Must have overall expertise in Data Center construction
Superior communication and analytical skills to drive strategic sourcing plans across the portfolio of projects
Proven history of year-over-year (YOY) cost and/or time to market (TTM) reductions through continual improvement or innovation
Significant experience in driving alignment to a common vision and working across multiple stakeholders to achieve results.
Significant demonstrated experience as a people manager (direct or indirect or virtually).
Significant strategic project and / or program management experience.
Significant experience in financial analysis and analytics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
Remain stationary for long periods of time.
Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Attend meetings onsite at a data center location
Travel required 25% of time.
Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.

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 $157,500 - $292,500.

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.

Workplace type

Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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Director, Supply Chain Americas

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