Share Email Opening Title Director of Purchasing (Remote Location Required: CA, AZ, OR, WA)  Description POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION The Director of Purchasing is responsible for managing the daily activities of the purchasing department, oversight of the construction department’s Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) procurement and General Contractor agreements. Responsibilities include employee development, vendor pricing, contract negotiation, develop and maintain vendor management program, develop, and track department KPIs to meet company objectives as well as maximize financial performance. The Director of Purchasing is an essential part of our business. They must work with additional departments to ensure their procurement needs are met, while maximizing vendor relationships and financial performance of the company. ESENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish, maintain, and report on measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities. This includes but is not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, and purchasing cost savings. Negotiate long term national contracts to support multi-site procurement. Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies that cover all commodities, services, and supplier processes throughout the organization to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization. Establish and manage Operational Inventory Program to ensure operations has the proper equipment & material to support customer SLAs. Establish and maintain Vendor Management Program, including a Vendor screening process and Vendor performance review. negotiate commercial terms for vendor MSAs. Manage and develop purchasing staff to support department initiatives and processes. Establish and maintain purchasing best practices and procedures, including but not limited to RFP process, bid leveling, ethics, etc. Oversight of Construction General Contractor and OFCI Equipment purchases made by the construction department. Oversight of Vendor Managed Inventory Program. Ensure that purchasing controls are established, enforced, and maintained. Track, report, and drive cost saving efforts to maximize financial performance of the company. Develop and maintain vendor relationships. Address issues such as (e.g. change orders, late deliveries, disputes, invoice accuracy, etc) with suppliers. Investigates, responds, and brings closure to suppliers, Buyer’s Agent, or other internal NTT GDC Americas, Inc. stakeholders. Work with construction to renegotiate, extend options, renew, and discontinue supplier framework agreements. Make sure required and issue equipment orders are under those framework agreements. Analyze industrial trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and capture industry best practice. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Sourcing and Procurement processes. Oracle procurement and Purchasing Manager modules. Basic knowledge of Construction Materials & Data Centers. Basic knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure. Working knowledge of MS Windows / Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal, written communication skills and organizational skills. Is strong in math and deductive reasoning skills. Fact-to-fact conversation skills. Team building that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members. Ability to multi-task, prioritize task, as well as work independently. Ability to take/give direction. Ability to work within and meet deadline constraints. Able to be highly confidential. Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Must demonstrate a working knowledge in best practice procurement processes, negotiating purchase order terms, conditions, pricing, cost reductions, supplier qualification processes, vendor selection, account development, logistics, and sourcing. Must have overall knowledge of Data Centers. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to remain even-tempered and able to work through conflict with others. Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to be highly confidential. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or relevant field. Minimum of seven years of procurement required; five years in a management role; five years in mission critical/data center preferred.     Position Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Familiarity with construction sites, factory hazards and ability to navigate project sites safely and in control. Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting. Able to hear and speak into a telephone. Close visual work on a computer terminal. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments. Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. WORK CONDITION Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities. Must be available by phone during assigned work schedule, as well as after hours for emergency situations. Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Periodic (est. 10%) national travel to NTT jobsites, vendor facilities, and industry events. This role is expected to be remote with an occasional need to be on-site in a shared space. Must maintain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.       Shift Days   Exempt/Non-Exempt   Position Director of Purchasing   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Hiring Manager(s)   Location NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc., Sacramento   About the Organization Global Data Centers is a division of NTT Ltd. and incorporates DPA, e-shelter, Gyron, Netmagic, NTT Indonesia Nexcenter, RagingWire and other NTT Communications group Data Center divisions. Our combined global platform is one of the largest in the world, with over 140 data centers spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa and APAC. As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier-one global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our highly reliable, scalable, and customizable data centers. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. All applicants for employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing, a criminal background check and education/employment verification. Additionally, some positions require a review of driving records, credit checks, and/or successful completion of the federal governments 'Public Trust' background screening.   EOE Statement NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information and characteristics, marital status and registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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