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The Global IT Category Manager will oversee the strategic sourcing and supply chain management for IT services across NTT's global operations. This role demands a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on IT cloud sourcing. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement cost-saving initiatives and improve operational performance.
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
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 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
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
Manage contract life cycle and operation activities
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 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