How NTT DATA Unified Procurement and Supplier Management to Deliver Business Value

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET

Meet the Speakers

  • John Roberts

    Senior Director, North America Procurement, NTT DATA

  • Mark Harris

    VP and Head of Product Marketing – Invoice to Pay and External Workforce, SAP  

NTT DATA, a leading global business and IT services provider, needed to update its procurement and supplier management process. This session will explore how the company completed a digital transformation that saved the company $250 million in controllable spend within three years. By embracing innovative technology NTT DATA was able to to optimize spending, mitigate supply chain risks, and seamlessly integrate new acquisitions.

The conversation will explore how NTT DATA transformed procurement operations through executive sponsorship, AI adoption, and strategic cost management. Key highlights include:

  • Securing internal alignment with strong executive sponsorship
  • Navigating uncertainty with effective cost mitigation strategies
  • Leveraging AI to optimize contracts, supplier management, third-party agreements, and spend analytics
  • Gaining improved visibility into supplier performance, compliance, and payment processes to enhance cash flow
  • Driving increased savings, expanding the supplier base, and streamlining contingent labor management through better risk controls

By attending this session, you will:

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  • Discover how your company can unify and standardize global procurement processes.
  • Understand how to tackle growth, economic uncertainty, and the AI revolution.
  • Learn how your digital transformation can embrace the power of the possible.

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