Category Analyst

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The Category Analyst is a seasoned level procurement/purchasing professional role and has the key responsibility to analyze market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, or technology, etc.

This role will development and implement short-term strategies to procure / purchase commodities across all categories related to Data Center Deployment Services.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the liaison between the business and vendors for Data Center Deployment Services (i.e., customer fit outs, cages, racks, cabling, cooling, technology).

• Sourcing and vetting vendors, negotiating contracts and presenting deals to decision makers.

• Reviewing and processing requisitions to ensure timely order submission and negotiating costs, delivery schedules and

• contract terms.

• Analyzing documented comparative costs submitted by suppliers in the RFP process.

• Monitoring and updating item, commodity and other tables as given in running purchase order (PO) software application.

• Prepare and drive pricing and performance standards through contracts with suppliers.

• Inspecting and testing samples of products and services of vendors and documenting features and benefits of each product,

• using this information to make the final purchasing decision.

• Responsible for documenting the costs for all assigned vendors, as well as generating monthly cost reports to present to

• stakeholders.

• Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership and monitor, pursue and execute tactical and strategic initiatives as assigned.

• Administration of trends and market conditions and maintain efficient flow of information for all materials.

• Preparation of inputs on the design of various cost savings programs and identify new suppliers.

• Mentor less experienced members of the team, providing coaching and on-job training as required.

• Monitor order fulfilment against purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Specialist at the cost-benefit analysis process

• Good negotiation skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with suppliers/vendors

• Solid knowledge of the relevant quality standards related to products and services

• Good organizational skills

• Ability to remain calm under stress and operate in a high-pressure environment

• Good team skills, both as a leader and as a team player

• Good communication skills, especially related to facilitation, documentation and reporting

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study

• Relevant certifications, e.g., CSCP, CPIM Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or related

• Seasoned experience working in the field and related procurement / purchasing operational experience

• Experience conducting cost-benefit analysis

• Seasoned experience in using procurement modules for managing purchase orders, supplier information, and contract management

• Seasoned experience in evaluating the vendors that work with a company based on the vendors price, quality, and availability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily walking, sitting, standing, and bending.

• Ability to travel overnight (Fly/Drive) once a month (3-4 days) to a shared work environment within the US.

• Able to hear and speak on a telephone.

• Close visual work on a computer terminal.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, other technical instruments, and for performing cable terminations and testing.

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This position is expected to be remote for the near future with a monthly need to be on-site in a shared work environment for a collaboration team meeting (3-4 days).

• Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.

• Some travel as required.

• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.

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.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $ 89,600 - $ 115,400.

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.

Workplace type:

Remote Working

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