IBM Procurement Professional 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

487933163

• Receives PR and Converts to Purchase Orders, Execute PR on behalf of requestors by raising Purchase Requisition in the tool.
• Perform daily/weekly checks to review electronic data/PO transfer to the supplier, identify highly impacted suppliers, support supplier to rectify the issue
• Initiate and manage direct Shipment contract set up in client system.
• Review and Receive PO errors, resolves errors as required, review penny PO report and ensure costs are loaded, added or removed where necessary approve and make adjustments to Penny PO.
• Close iKnow(workflow tool) PO’s, by receiving and reviewing the pricing by the Supplier, gather required approvals from the Client for the pricing,
• Process approved Quote in System.Review EBS (workflow tool) report for requisitions that were created without a Supplier, review the pricing provided by the supplier and submit for client approval & generate the PO.
• Generate Tariff requisitions. Identify suppliers, contact and gather all required documents, follow up if needed and utilize tariff committee agreements to create requisition’s.
  • Develop, negotiate, and evaluate company contracts on behalf of an organization *
  • Ensuring that both parties are complicit with the terms of the contract, as well as ensuring that all contracts abide by local and federal laws.
  • Must also be skilled communicators and have excellent negotiation skills.
  • Develop contract proposals to support organizational goals.
  • Ensure that all records are accurate and up to date.

Competencies:
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully.
Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
Verbal Communication – Excellent verbal communication skills required. Needs to talk with the Supplier/Client over phone/email as and when required. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Any Graduate with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in Contract Management/Contract administration.
• End to End Procurement skillset and expertise..
• Strong Procurment skills are needed along with basic contracting skills as well.
• Proven communication skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise