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Cloud Category Manager

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Responsible for operational success, strategic alignment and integration of activities between various NTT Operating Companies for all matters related to global sourcing and supply chain management. Fully accountable for the success of IT supply chain function within the NTT Global Sourcing organization. Own a significant number of measurable functional, operational and strategic goals or priorities directly related to the role. Assume responsibility for the successful implementation of business plans and savings objectives related to supply chain management of IT and related services across NTT Operating Companies, NTT accounts and delivery organizations globally.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work with NTT Operating Company stakeholders to help Category Directors develop, implement and manage the IT Supply Chain and Sourcing strategy across NTT globally
  • Support and help implement the over-arching strategy across NTT’s multi-billion annual spend in Hardware, Software and related services
  • Responsible for supporting and helping manage all elements of the strategy, which include reduce cost, improve operational performance, mitigate risk and improve the overall financial performance of NTT through its acquisition and management of IT assets
  • Manage the strategy on an on-going basis, ensuring it is communicated and adhered-to across all regions and Operating Companies
  • Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to drive the IT Supply Chain and Sourcing strategy
  • Partner with stakeholders in the Operating Companies, Accounts, Delivery, Alliances and Global Procurement (GP) on a number of IT cost savings and performance improvement initiatives
  • Work alongside other Procurement leaders and teams, as well as leadership across the NTT Operating Companies to analyze spend, assess current and changing market forces across the IT industry, and assess current commercial arrangements
  • Develop working relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure IT requirements are defined and demand is accurately reflected
  • Team with NTT Operating Companies to drive improved operational performance – such as supply/demand planning, cycle times, forecasting, maintenance practices and contractual compliance

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in progressively challenging roles in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and/or category management with the majority of experience within the broad Information Technology space
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in IT cloud sourcing & contracting
  • Experience in sourcing Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform products and services at global level
  • Should have a deep understanding of MSFT, AWS and GCP contracting, product and services / support services terminologies
  • Must have hands-on experience managing a category of IT spend and delivery on a global or regional basis
  • Hands-on team member able to drive a number of major, complex IT supply chain and/or cost reduction projects
  • Extensive experience in supplier relationship / vendor management and conducting business reviews with suppliers
  • Manage contract life cycle and operation activities such amendment, target tracking, maintain records & hygiene in relevant project management system
  • Strong understanding of IT vendor sales and pricing models, as well as support and maintenance services
  • Must have demonstrated ability to effectively manage commercial and strategic relationships on a global basis with Tier-I IT suppliers
  • Experience in defining and driving key aspects of supply chain operational excellence in a global, multi-BU environment
  • Bachelor degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or an equivalent technical discipline
  • Must have fluent written and verbal communication in English language
  • Strong analytical skills, Self-Starting, Proactive, Self Learning, must have attention to detail, maintain data & project hygiene
  • Must be able to assess historical spend and asset usage data from multiple disparate sources
  • Able to analyze the current state of practices within NTT Global Sourcing and NTT Operating Companies
  • Able to document IT technical requirements and service level requirements
  • Able to analyze current IT Agreements and assess alignment with end-customer Agreements
  • Must be skilled in ability to work across multiple accounts and delivery organizations globally to build aggregated demand forecasts
  • Must have strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
  • Highly skilled in financial analysis
  • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to foster enthusiasm and drive to succeed from team members, and lead by example

Nice to have:

  • An advanced degree in one of these disciplines and/or an MBA is preferred
  • Additional knowledge of below sub-categories of IT is added advantage, which includes product acquisition, maintenance and life cycle management: Software
  • SaaS
  • IT Hardware (EUC and Servers)
  • Security Software

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Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

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