Procurement/ Purchasing Team Lead

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Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. YOUR DAY AT NTT DATA As Team Lead, Procurement / Purchasing, you will lead procurement operations to ensure business continuity, cost efficiency, and compliance across procurement and logistics activities. This is a working team leader (player-coach) role: you will manage the team while also directly executing a portion of procurement and logistics tasks to ensure overall workload balance and on-time delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Team Leadership & Operational Management Manage daily procurement team operations: workload allocation, timeline tracking, quality control Provide guidance and hands-on support when the team faces challenges or urgent deadlines Coach team members, evaluate performance, and continuously improve team capability Join monthly Global Procurement meetings and relevant local business meetings Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly reports to BOD and Global team 2. Mandatory Hands-on Procurement Delivery Vendor sourcing for bids/projects; collect quotations and evaluate vendor proposals Create and update Bill of Materials (BOM); send quotations to presales/sales team; update BOM if necessary Receive PR/PO requests from systems (eApp/SAP) and drive completion on time (including PR follow-up when needed) Negotiate with vendors for better pricing and commercial terms Create PO/Contract in SAP; coordinate contract review with legal team when required; submit for BOD approval Negotiate contract/SOW with vendors and manage execution follow-up Manage vendor timesheets/invoices and monthly service-based payments (SOW/Contract) 3. Contract & Vendor Governance Manage NDA, Master Agreement and other agreements for new vendors Evaluate vendors annually; assess and onboard new vendors with proper documentation and compliance Build strong working relationships with customers and vendors; resolve issues proactively 4. Logistics & Customs (Hands-on / Backup) Handle goods receipt: check quantity/quality, record warehouse, and ensure proper tracking Coordinate handover of equipment to service/sales teams; share serial list/serial numbers as required Directly handle import processes and domestic export shipments to customers Support/backup logistics tasks: obtain import certificates/permits (e.g., Civil Cryptography, Telecommunications Authority, A05, Cisco), coordinate expeditor/FedEx/forwarder and monitor delivery progress Handle customs clearance to customers: prepare and align documentation with customers; coordinate forwarder; manage original document delivery; support HS code alignment and item naming when required 5. Payment Documents & Accounting Coordination Collect complete payment documents (PR, CR with BOD signature, invoice, PO/contract/SOW) Scan, record and store documents by project; share invoice/payment tracking with Accounting team Execute related SAP steps (e.g., GR/Outbound/PGI as applicable) Follow payment plans and respond to vendors’ questions professionally and timely Send/receive hardcopy documents (PO/contract, payment documents) with vendors when required 6. Compliance & Audit Readiness Ensure ISMS compliance control; join internal audit and ISMS audit activities Update team on new company policies and legal requirements Maintain complete procurement documentation to support audit and governance requirements TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE, YOU NEED Strong procurement execution capability (sourcing, negotiation, PO/contract handling, vendor governance) Solid hands-on experience with SAP and procurement documentation workflows Ability to manage both people and delivery in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong stakeholder management with Sales/Presales/Service/Finance/Legal teams High attention to detail, compliance mindset, and strong ownership QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields Professional certifications such as CPSM/CPM are a plus Solid experience in procurement/purchasing, preferably in a multinational and technology services environment Experience in vendor management, contracting, and logistics/customs is a strong advantage Workplace type : About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. 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