Strategic Sourcing Professional

5 months ago

Bengaluru Karnataka, India IBM Full time

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM Procurement is responsible for the effective acquisition of goods and services that are used by internal business unit clients and deployed on external customer accounts.

The Procurement Specialist - IT role requires a driven and solutions orientated Procurement professional that can effectively execute sourcing events, drive cost reductions, negotiate supplier terms and conditions, manage supplier relationships and collaborate with internal business unit clients to meet the business needs.

This role reports to the ANZ Procurement Leader.

The IT categories to be managed include, but are not limited to:

- Technical Products
- Telco
- Software
- Professional Services
- Technical Services
- Maintenance and Life Cycle Management
- Data Centre
- Network

Key Responsibilities
- The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Leading and executing full end to end Procurement process for acquiring goods and services from external suppliers, engaging business unit clients, developing SOW, executing RFx, negotiating commercial terms & conditions, managing supplier selection and achieving fair value
- Identifying and delivering ongoing cost reduction opportunities with suppliers and internal business unit clients to meet the business targets
- Negotiating terms and conditions on supplier agreements that protect IBM’s commercial position, risk exposure and brand reputation
- Building relationships with key suppliers to yield productivity, drive innovation and promote collaboration
- Collaborating with internal business unit stakeholders to deliver value add Procurement solutions and enable external customer wins in the marketplace
- Adhering to business control requirements and performing operational tasks that are central to the Procurement function e.g. documentation, compliance, use of IBM tools for contracts and cost savings reporting, etc.
- Providing the necessary support to the Asia Pacific and/or Global Commodity Leads as required.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Have a minimum Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of end to end Procurement experience ideally within a large organisation and a fast-paced environment
- Ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
- Experience in conducting market analysis and identifying potential suppliers.
- Skills in negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Capability to manage supplier performance and develop long-term partnerships.
- Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements.
- Expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Ability to drive value through effective procurement practices.
- Skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with procurement activities.
- Experience in developing risk management strategies and contingency plans.
- Be able to engage diverse internal business unit stakeholders proactively, negotiate desired positions with suppliers effectively and resolve conflict in a timely manner to achieve business outcomes
- Be a self-starter who continuously seeks out alternatives to deliver an improved solution or value add outcome and who is comfortable working in a matrixed organisation
- Value personal development and working within a team environment
- Ability to adapt, exhibits Growth behaivours and Leadership behaivours
- Proven ability to lead and develop a procurement team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Commitment to ethical procurement practices and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Expertise in managing specific procurement categories (e.g., IT, Services).
- Ability to develop category strategies and manage category spend.
- Ability to manage procurement projects from inception to completion.
- Skills in project planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- 8 plus years of Industry experience with roles aligned experience.

About Business UnitThe IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new bu

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