Support one-off sourcing projects based on client requirements
Communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization
Perform periodic analysis within managed commodity scope to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities and initiatives that should be undertaken
Optimize supply base opportunities across managed commodities
Take category guidance from the Category Manager
Support client specific category strategy – redirect spend through strategic contracts/channels as appropriate
Educate and advise clients and suppliers on strategies
Interface with strategic sourcing team to implement strategic contracts
Promote process efficiencies through focus on automated channels where applicable
Identify appropriate potential suppliers to fit client’s business objectives
Negotiate and contract with exception suppliers driving additional savings and value
Track savings in the appropriate tool and store evidence for audit purposes
Communicate sourcing instructions to the operations buyers
Communicate supplier recommendations to clients based on objective criteria and fit for client business
Track and report supplier performance and resolve any supplier performance issues in conjunction with the Category Manager
Identify any exception opportunities to the Category Managers and make recommendations on strategic approaches that might be taken
Interact with parallel organizations in other geos to assure consistent global approach
Support periodic key stakeholder meetings with client to review commodity strategy and activities
Act in compliance with all relevant IBM business conduct guidelines and client driven procurement processes
Main Contacts / Clients
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
The candidate must have a working knowledge of a global procurement strategy within a large corporation and have a background in one or more of the following indirect categories: Professional services, Facilities, MRO , Direct materials – Raw Materials, Packaging Co Packs
4-7 years of Procurement Outsoucing experience including vendor negotiation
Apply analytical skills, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem solving abilities
Apply communication skills, able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
Apply collaboration/teaming techniques
Perform in matrix organization
Perform time management, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
Apply Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions