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IBM Senior Sourcing Professional 
India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 
114777527

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Your Role and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Sourcing Leadership
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet business requirements and drive cost savings.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on sourcing strategies and supplier management.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies.
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Develop and manage complex supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts and resolution of issues.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor non-performance and compliance issues
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality and performance improvement plans.

Contract Management

  • Develop and manage high-value contracts, including negotiation of terms and conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including payment terms and delivery schedules.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.

Category Management

  • Develop and manage category strategies across multiple commodities.
  • Analyse market trends and provide recommendations for category optimization.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement category-specific solutions.

Stakeholder Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, and finance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies.
  • Provide regular updates and reporting on sourcing activities and results.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Proven track record of driving business growth and improving supplier performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyse complex data and develop recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience with contract management and negotiation, including development and implementation of contracts.
  • The preferred candidate must be open to working during night shift specifically from 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST.
  • The candidate should possess experience in global procurement, particularly within the US, APAC, and EMEA regions.


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Professional certifications, such as CSCP or CPSM.
  • Experience with supplier relationship management tools and software.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.

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