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IBM Procurement Sourcing Professional
United States, New York, New York
345379559

29.07.2024

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Your Role and Responsibilities

The Sourcing Buyer will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and execution of the procurement process for purchases within various technology and services categories. This role requires deep sourcing expertise, preferably across multiple categories, and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. The person should be able to manage complex deals, regardless of category, identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, and build strong relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with IBM’s policies and procedures and local and international laws and regulations.

Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies to meet IBM’s procurement needs, including identifying potential suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and negotiating contracts. Managing the procurement process, including the issuance of requests for proposal (RFPs), evaluation of bids, and contract award.
Contract Management: Managing the contract lifecycle, including contract negotiation, execution, and administration. Ensuring compliance with IBM’s policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as legal, finance, and technical, to ensure that the procurement process is integrated with the IBM’s overall strategy and operations.
Supplier Management: Building and maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring they meet IBM’s quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Developing and implementing supplier performance management programs to monitor and improve supplier performance.
Cost Management: Developing and implementing cost reduction strategies, including negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Data Analysis: Analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Using data to negotiate better deals with suppliers and to make informed decisions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

10+ years of hands-on experience in Indirect sourcing
Proven communication skills; ability to influence sourcing decisions with stakeholders
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully
Technical Skills: Familiarity with procurement software and tools: SAP, Ariba, and other procurement software to manage procurement processes, track spend, and analyze data.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise