Procurement Strategic Sourcing Professional

2 weeks ago


Bengaluru, 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**
- Document sourcing strategies in a collaborative manner with business stakeholders where applicable and appropriate
- Develop and facilitate competitive bidding events and analyze results towards a professional recommendation for Client consideration using objective criteria
- Establish and maintain rapport with key suppliers and Client stakeholders for in scope spend
- Perform periodic analysis of category spend and to identify savings and efficiencies
- Promote process improvements, including a focus on automated channels where applicable
- identify potential suppliers to address requirements that are not fulfilled by preferred suppliers
- Present recommendations to optimize supply base to reduce tail spend and enhance leverage
- Proactively make recommendations to Client stakeholders to improve value, ROI or maturity
- Resource is required to be assertive, proactive, self-driven and customer service oriented
- Manage sourcing projects independently and understand when to collaborate with internal and Client leadership to clear roadblocks towards achieving success.

**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
- 5 -10 years of experience in running Facilities sourcing projects independently in APAC region
- Deep knowledge of Facilities, MRO and construction categories in Asia Pacific
- Proven experience in managing sourcing teams throughout sourcing lifecycle
- Comprehensive commercial procurement and client facing experience
- Demonstrated experience with practical and productive supplier negotiations
- Solid experience in creating and presenting content to Clients leveraging MS Office apps
- Excellent communication - written and verbal, both in English.

**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Deep facilities Sourcing experience in India and Singapore
- Advanced skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel - Pivot Tables, etc.)
- Proven experience with Tableau, Sievo Analytics and Ariba/Coupa platforms
- Consulting background and experience.

**About Business Unit**

The 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 business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

**About IBM**

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

**Location Statement**

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.



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