Regional OFCI Sr. Supply Chain Manager

NTT Global Data Centers•Arizona, United States of America, AZ

1d•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Supply Chain Manager is accountable for the implementation and day-to-day execution of the Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment program supporting regional data center construction. The OFCI Program includes procurement of critical mechanical, electrical and power systems, ensuring quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery to construction projects worldwide. The Sr. Supply Chain Manager represents the Supply Chain organization and actively engages with the project team on all project strategy and project delivery activities to ensure supply chain strategies are aligned and meet all project build schedules, cost, design and capacity targets. This role requires an understanding of both construction project delivery and capital supply chain management in mission-critical environments.

Requirements

Demonstrates a working knowledge of best practice procurement processes for Mechanical, Electrical and Data Center-specific equipment and support services.
Possesses industry expertise negotiating Agreement terms and conditions, pricing, cost adjustments, supplier qualification processes, vendor selection, account relationship development, logistics, and sourcing.
Superior communication and analytical skills to prepare and present product demand forecasts to best meet company strategic plan and roadmaps. Presentation skills must include familiarity with presenting complex options and alternatives to Senior Management team for decisions and support of overall program goals.
Proven facilitation skills between supplier and Buyer’s Agent (General Contractor).
Excellent data driven problem solving skills.
Proven history of year-over-year (YOY) cost and/or time to market (TTM) reductions through continual improvement or innovation.
Able to work in a team environment. Even-tempered and able to work through conflict with others. Manage stress and/or fast pace effectively
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years of procurement and supply chain management required, preferably in a product/category, and program management level; MUST have no less than two years in mission critical/data center construction support including Capital Equipment procurement, and program leadership.
Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar CAPEX portfolios and large-scale supplier agreements.
Experience working with electrical and/or mechanical system suppliers, with additional specific experience with system integrators (modules, skids, etc.) required.
10+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management
Experience managing capital equipment or MEP procurement in data center construction, hyperscale, industrial, mission-critical environments.
Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Knowledge of construction sequencing, logistics coordination, and project controls.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), construction management tools (Primavera, Procore), and digital procurement platforms.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Understanding of sustainability and ESG requirements within capital supply chains.
Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
Remain stationery for long periods of time.
Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
Perform work during US business hours and global time zones
Familiarity with construction sites and factory hazards and ability to navigate project sites safely and in control
Attend meetings onsite at a data center location
Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection
Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
Must be available by phone during assigned work schedule and after hours for emergency situations.
On occasions, must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.
Must wear close-toed shoes with solid leather or composite sole or steel toed boots as needed in construction environment

Nice To Haves

Overall knowledge and expertise in Data Center construction is strongly preferred.
LEAN/Six Sigma training
PMP (Project Management Professional)
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

Responsibilities

Supporting construction projects and critical facilities operations business objectives through implementation of the Global OFCI Program strategies
Plan, implement and manage all project specific OFCI equipment supply chain logistic activities and procedures including, but not limited to, multi-year project forecasts, sourcing, production planning, negotiations, procurement, logistics, quality, distribution, and heavy communication/alignment with internal and external NTT GDC stakeholders
Ensure all OFCI equipment orders are made on time to meet schedule, actively mitigate late equipment deliveries and ensure high rate of on time delivery.
Partner with project controls and finance to share procurement status, budget utilization, equipment installation progress, ensuring transparency and cost accountability.
Manage impact of project specific design changes with suppliers and ensure fair and reasonable equipment pricing as a core business function
Anticipate issues in advance to prevent potential impacts, internally and externally to drive business decisions. This includes an in-depth understanding of the market environment and current events.
Monitor and populate key performance indicators (KPI’s) in support of the global standard for OFCI equipment. Measure performance against these KPIs and collaborate with global category managers to evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
Employ an analytics-based approach to support executive briefings and decision making along with capturing complex project data into program dashboard outputs.
Collaborate with Global OFCI Category Managers to identify demand, qualify, and execute selection of suppliers to deliver equipment and services to NTT GDC construction portfolio; support development of supplier allocation methodologies and regular business reviews with vendors to provide feedback and continuously improve supplier performance.
Be the first level escalation for all project OFCI concerns including vendor or overall supply chain issues (change orders, late deliveries, disputes, invoice accuracy, etc.); investigate, respond, and bring closure to suppliers, buyer’s agent, or other internal stakeholders.
Team with Critical Facilities Engineering and Operations groups to communicate extending lead times and obsolescence of components within supply chain activities. Be in the loop and ahead of upcoming or pending design changes which will impact OFCI equipment.
Support internal GDC team(s) to renegotiate, extend options, renew, and discontinue supplier framework agreements as required and issue equipment orders under those framework agreements.
Ensure OFCI suppliers’ readiness and capability for all commissioning schedule and quality requirements.
Ensure OFCI supplier clarity, alignment and ability to deliver on all project deliverables
Coordinate with Global Category Managers and GDC stakeholders on supply chain functions including demand planning, sourcing strategies, vendor selection, allocation strategies, mitigating late deliveries, ensuring market pricing
Drive digital transformation of the capital equipment supply chain through advanced planning tools and analytics

Benefits

monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device
annual bonus
paid time-off
medical
dental
vision benefits
life and supplemental insurance
short-term and long-term disability
flexible spending account
401k retirement plan