IBM Senior Sourcing Leader 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

950513995

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership
• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies 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
• 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
• 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
• Talent Development and Management
• Lead and manage a team of sourcing professionals, including training and development, performance management, and career growth opportunities
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the sourcing function
• 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 20 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
• Leadership experience, with ability to manage and develop a team of sourcing professionals
• 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
• Experience with change management and implementation of process improvements