IBM Sourcing Manager 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

810346501

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
• Analyze 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 8 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 analyze 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

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