Senior Supplier Development Management Specialist at NTT Ltd.

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Senior Supplier Development Management Specialist will be responsible for managing and developing NTT DATA’s supplier ecosystem to support business delivery. This role will ensure alignment with South Africa’s national transformation objectives, drive governance and compliance, and optimize supplier capabilities to match business opportunities.

Strategic Supplier Management

• Develop and implement a supplier development strategy aligned with the company’s transformation and growth objectives.
• Identify, onboard, and nurture QSE and SME suppliers to become effective delivery partners.
• Align supplier capabilities with business delivery needs through skills mapping and capability assessments.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure supplier compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Implement controls to manage risk, ensure ethical practices, and uphold contractual obligations.

Opportunity Matching & Enablement

• Match suppliers to relevant business opportunities based on capability, capacity, and strategic fit.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to integrate suppliers into deal structures and execution plans.

Contracting & Commercial Frameworks

• Develop and manage standardized contracting frameworks for supplier engagements.
• Ensure fair, transparent, and commercially sound agreements that support mutual growth.

Transformation & National Objectives

• Drive initiatives that support South Africa’s transformation agenda, including B-BBEE compliance and enterprise development.
• Monitor and report on supplier contributions to transformation targets.

Performance Management

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for supplier engagements.
• Conduct regular evaluations and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.
• Address underperformance and support capability upliftment where needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in supplier development, procurement, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of South African transformation policies
• Experience in managing QSE/SME suppliers within a corporate or consulting environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking, Ethical business acumen.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to assess supplier capabilities.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Passion for transformation and inclusive growth.