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Sourcing and procurement aren't an afterthought: they make things happen

March 28, 2024
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As a Chief Procurement Officer, your team is often treated as a mere "checkbox" rather than given a meaningful seat at the table. Unfortunately, sourcing and procurement teams are often caught up in the daily grind, lacking the necessary resources and time to improve efficiency.

At NTT DATA, our Sourcing & Procurement team understands the importance of starting with the end goal in mind. Instead of overwhelming you with promises, we take a practical approach. We carefully evaluate your spending patterns and identify areas where you can achieve cost savings. This way, you can allocate funds towards strategic needs and reduce unnecessary expenses. Our team works alongside you, adopting a collaborative mindset that aligns with your objectives. We help your team evolve from mere administrators to creative, strategic thinkers.

Developing a “we win together” mindset

One size never fits all

NTT DATA understands that every business has its own specific needs and obstacles. We’re here to support you at any stage and help identify and resolve your unique challenges, achieving optimal business outcomes. We value commitment, ownership and active engagement — working with you throughout the entire process, from beginning to end.

Welcoming open exchange

Real partnerships are built on a willingness to challenge and be challenged. It’s a process that helps push through roadblocks by engaging in constructive debate, leading to better decisions. You'll work with seasoned procurement executives from start to finish — and experts from across NTT DATA — drawing on their specific skills.

A results-driven process

We bring the best parts of startup culture — high-velocity development, a minimum viable product (MVP) mindset, rapid releases — and adapt them to your needs. There's no wishful thinking, only practical ideas that will help you reach your business goals.

Creating tangible value

Developing strategic cost management demands a good eye and even better instincts. Procurement leaders must think in terms of quick wins, with little impact on organizational structure. An agile mindset that promotes adaptive strategic thinking. It cuts waste, generates profit and creates business opportunities. And, of course, we’re data-driven — collecting, analyzing, cleansing and categorizing spend data to achieve your cost-savings goals. Our data insights will help you move forward, capturing additional value that adds to the bottom line.

Author

Jason-Kirchner

Jason Kirchner

Jason Kirchner is a Business Consultant at NTT DATA Services who brings Manufacturing experience in Operations Management, System Implementations and Supply Chain Logistics.
Drew Gatch

Drew Gatch

Drew Gatch is a Business Consultant at NTT DATA Services with a professional background in engineering. He currently specializes in data modeling and visualization to discover insights and drive strategies for clients in sourcing and procurement.

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