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_At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company’s growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here._

_For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy._

Job Description: Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contract Negotiations

100% Remote

Up to 20% travel for in-person negotiations

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead complex contract negotiations and sourcing activities for large-scale outsourced managed services agreements. This role requires deep expertise in commercial structures, legal terms, and vendor management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFP/RFI development, evaluation, and award.

+ Negotiate high-value, complex contracts (hundreds of pages) with managed service providers.

+ Collaborate with legal, finance, and executive stakeholders to align agreements with business priorities.

+ Ensure compliance with organizational standards and audit requirements.

+ Monitor market trends and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions.

+ Document sourcing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiative.

Required Qualifications

+ Minimum 5 years of experience in Contract negotiation for large-scale outsourcing agreements.

+ Minimum 5 years experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.

+ Strong understanding of legal concepts and commercial structures.

+ Familiarity with outsourcing models in ADM and infrastructure spaces.

+ Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Word (including redlining)

+ Experience with ServiceNow or similar sourcing platforms

Preferred

+ Juris Doctor (JD) or legal background (helpful for contract negotiations)

+ Experience with contract lifecycle management tools

Specialty Justification

This role requires advanced contract negotiation skills and sourcing expertise for high-value, complex managed services agreements, which are critical to organizational risk management and cost optimization.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is $88.00-$93.00/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits _._