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Company

NTT · 1 day ago

Category Analyst

United, PA

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

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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

Qualification

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Cost-benefit analysisProcurement modulesVendor evaluationMicrosoft OfficeQuality standards knowledge

Required

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

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)

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

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