Senior Specialist - Cost Management

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

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 Senior Procurement / Purchasing Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, accountable for analyzing market outlooks and providing expertise in determining when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product or technology, etc.

This role develops and implements short-term to medium-term strategies to procure / purchase commodities across all categories.

What we are looking for

Key Responsibilities: Serves as the liaison between the business and vendors. Sources and screens vendors, negotiates contracts and presents deals to decision makers. Reviews and processes requisitions to ensure timely order submission and negotiating costs, delivery schedules and contract terms. Analyzes documented comparative costs submitted by suppliers in the RFP process. Advises on pricing and performance standards through contractual agreements with suppliers. Conducts supplier audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards. Inspects and tests samples of products and services of vendors and documenting features and benefits of each product, using this information to make the final purchasing decision. Accountable for documenting the costs for all assigned vendors, as well as generating monthly cost reports to present to stakeholders. Administers trends and market conditions and maintain efficient flow of information for all materials. Advises on and prepares recommendations on the design of various cost savings programs and identify new suppliers. Monitors order fulfilment against purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries. Knowledge and Attributes: Expert at the cost-benefit analysis process. Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with suppliers/vendors. Broad expertise and knowledge of the relevant quality standards related to products and services. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to remain calm under stress and operate in a high-pressure environment. Good communication skills, especially related to facilitation, documentation and reporting. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint). Academic Qualifications and Certifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, supply chain management, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). Required experience: Advanced experience working in the field and related procurement / purchasing operational experience. Advanced experience conducting cost-benefit analysis. Advanced experience in using procurement modules for managing purchase orders, supplier information, and contract management. Advanced experience in evaluating the vendors that work with a company based on the vendors price, quality, and availability.

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.