IBM Procurement_Ops-Sourcing 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

197524550

• Manage and maintain product/service catalogs, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with procurement objectives.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully.
• Collaborate with suppliers to onboard them into our systems, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with procurement processes.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-saving strategies, to meet business objectives.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and deliver optimal procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices in procurement and sourcing operations.
• Able to manage priorities, deadlines and tasks in order to meet deadlines and accomplish goals; Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Good interpersonal interaction and able to work well with the team and Client stakeholders.
• Receive and accurately triage client requests for Source to Contract related support;
• Respond to client S2C process and contract related queries for support using information and data available in relevant client systems ;
• Use client systems to locate contracts and specific details from contracts;
• Follow procedural instructions to generate procurement related documents such as template agreements and engagement letters;
• Complete tactical assessments on contracts using client defined criteria;
• Collect and analyse internal/external data, metrics, and reports as inputs for procurement activities;
• Communicate with client cross functional teams and vendors to obtain required inputs for activities including contract renewal and amendments;
• Engage legal teams for direction on items defined in procedural instructions;
• Ensure storage of executed contract documents in relevant client repositories and systems;
• Apply problem-solving methodologies to identify, and assist client contacts with resolving supplier non-performance issues;
• Generate monthly reports tracking the progress and volume metrics associated with the services being delivered;
• Using Procurement knowledge, actively contribute to the delivery of short-term priorities and work with the team to embrace a culture of continuous improvement;
• Support the development and implementation of processes to ensure a consistent and standardised approach and to drive improvements and efficiencies;
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the client’s business, procurement, and legal organizations;
• Perform additional duties as instructed by management, always prioritizing quality service delivery and alignment with company procedures.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Any Graduate with 4+ years of relevant experience in Procurement Sourcing, Catalog Management, Supplier Enablement, Sourcing, Contract administration and Vendor Management
• Experience in procurement sourcing Market intelligence
• Knowledge of Procurement methods, technologies and processes and ability to quickly learn and adopt new tools, and systems;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ready to work in Night Shift (No Rotation Shift)
• Procurement Knowledge:
• Time management. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks according to urgency and importance, and deliver on time;
• Solid problem-solving abilities: ability to interpret information, summarise and provide recommendations;
• Accuracy and attention to detail: understand the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy;
• Strong data and analytical skills. Ability to utilize procurement data to identify insights;
• Ability to accurately follow work instructions/ procedures;
• Microsoft Office: Strong knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office suite;
• ERP knowledge such as SAP, ARIBA, COUPA, and CLM knowledge such as Scout, would be an added advantage.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise