[Hiring] Senior Manager, Global Category Sourcing @NTT Global Data Centers

Role Description

The Senior Manager, Global Category Sourcing – IT & Indirect is responsible for defining and leading the global sourcing strategy across IT and indirect spend categories. This role drives enterprise-wide value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and cost transformation initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

As a senior leader, this role oversees category strategy development, supplier governance, and risk management, while partnering closely with Finance, IT, Legal, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated and scalable sourcing solutions. The Senior Manager also leads and develops high-performing sourcing teams and ensures consistent application of procurement best practices across regions.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management, particularly within IT and indirect spend categories.
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to translate market intelligence and spend data into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across global, cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-region sourcing initiatives and drive enterprise-wide impact.
• Strong understanding of procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and integration with ERP platforms.
• High level of integrity, governance mindset, and risk awareness.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Preferred: MBA or professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with significant focus on IT and indirect category management.
• Proven track record in developing and executing global category strategies and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams in a global or matrixed environment.
• Experience working in multinational organizations with complex stakeholder landscapes.

Benefits

• Base salary for this position is: $172,700.00 - $198,200.00.
• 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.
• 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.