Procurement Domain SME
Operations & Supply ChainPosted 29 Jun 2026
Posted 29 Jun 2026
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| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$220,000 / yr |
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CertificationsMBA
Field of studySupply Chain, Business, Procurement (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Req ID: 379431
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Procurement Domain SME to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Role Overview
We are seeking a Procurement Domain SME with strong industry experience in corporate procurement functions who can lead client-facing conversations and translate procurement challenges into scalable consulting, technology, and AI-led solutions.
This role will focus on supporting client discovery, solution design, and Agentic AI–driven procurement transformation, particularly across Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay (S2P / P2P) processes. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape integrated solutions aligned to enterprise AI platforms and business outcomes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a procurement professional who has deep, hands-on experience within a corporate procurement or sourcing organization and can now apply that experience in a consulting and client advisory capacity.
They should be able to:
They should bring a strong blend of:
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Domain Leadership
Serve as the procurement domain SME across client conversations, workshops, and solutioning activities
Bring hands-on experience across end-to-end procurement processes, including:
Source-to-Contract (S2C)
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Supplier onboarding and management
Contracting and compliance
Purchasing, invoicing, and payments
Identify procurement pain points, process inefficiencies, policy gaps, and transformation opportunities
2. Client Advisory & Workshop Facilitation
Lead procurement discovery workshops to:
Understand current-state processes and systems
Identify pain points, constraints, and opportunities
Define transformation priorities and use cases
Engage directly with client stakeholders including:
Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs)
Category Managers and Sourcing Leaders
Procurement Operations and Shared Services teams
Finance and IT stakeholders
Translate client challenges into structured solution inputs and priorities
3. AI & Automation Use Case Development
Identify and define AI and automation opportunities across procurement processes, including:
Guided buying and requisitioning
Supplier evaluation and risk scoring
Contract intelligence and compliance monitoring
Invoice exception handling
Spend analytics and insights generation
Define:
Human-in-the-loop decision frameworks
Governance, auditability, and compliance controls
Measurable business outcomes and KPIs
Work with AI and data teams to shape agentic workflows and solution concepts
4. Solutioning & Proposal Support
Support solution and pursuit teams by:
Defining business process requirements and workflows
Contributing to solution design and storytelling
Supporting development of proposals, presentations, and client deliverables
Ensure procurement solutions align with:
Existing systems (e.g., ERP, supplier platforms)
Organizational policies and governance requirements
5. Data & System Landscape Assessment
Assess procurement data and system landscape, including:
ERP platforms and procurement tools
Supplier data and master data quality
Reporting and analytics capabilities
Identify constraints and gaps impacting:
Automation feasibility
AI use case effectiveness
Process standardization
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
Finance SME (for P2P and working capital alignment)
Supply Chain SME (for end-to-end planning integration)
Data, AI, and technology teams
Contribute to development of integrated, cross-functional solutions across procurement, finance, and supply chain
7. Value Realization & KPI Support
Support identification and articulation of procurement value drivers, including:
Cost reduction and savings opportunities
Cycle time improvements
Compliance and risk reduction
Supplier performance improvements
Help define measurable KPIs and expected business outcomes for transformation initiatives
Required Industry Experience
The ideal candidate should have prior experience working within a corporate procurement or sourcing organization, in roles such as:
Key Skills Needed
Procurement Domain Skills
Consulting & Client Engagement Skills
Digital & AI Awareness
Technology Awareness
Exposure to procurement and ERP platforms such as:
SAP (S/4HANA, Ariba)
Oracle
Coupa or similar tools
Familiarity with data, analytics, and reporting tools is preferred
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $120,000-220,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, 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.
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 a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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