Procurement Sourcing Professional

**Who We Are**

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

**The Role**

Join us as a Procurement Sourcing professional and take charge of acquiring goods, services, and intellectual property assets that propel Kyndryl forward.

In this role, you'll be more than just a negotiator - you'll be a strategic sourcing partner, collaborating with internal and external customers to understand their needs and craft tailored solutions. Your eye for detail and commitment to excellence will ensure that every contract negotiation not only meets but exceeds expectations.

As a Procurement Sourcing professional, you'll navigate the landscape of supplier selection and evaluation, conducting thorough value analyses while ensuring that customer specifications are met. You'll be crucial in onboarding new suppliers, handling all documentation and maintenance requests with precision and efficiency.

Additionally, you'll be the face of our department, representing Kyndryl in engagement opportunities and fostering strong, lasting relationships with key suppliers. Your ability to adapt to changing market conditions and anticipate future needs will set us apart from the competition.
With your expertise, inquiries from customers and suppliers will be met with confidence and clarity, ensuring a smooth and transparent procurement process every step of the way. Your dedication to maintaining audit trails and identifying savings opportunities will ensure that we're always operating at peak efficiency.

If you're ready to make an impact, to drive value, and to shape the future of procurement - then we want you on our team. Join us and be part of something truly extraordinary.

**Who You Are**

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Minimum of 7+ years of **IT Procurement and strategic sourcing experience.**
- Procurement experience in software or IT solutions.
- Proven experience in negotiating contract terms with suppliers.
- Knowledge of IT products, networking, and maintenance.
- Excellent communication and self-driven initiative skills.
- Proficient in SAP Ariba and Microsoft Office tools.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with overall global procurement goals and objectives, ensuring the procurement process operates efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to operate effectively across a global organization and interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Capable of influencing without direct control and demonstrating advanced decision-making capabilities, including negotiation and collaboration skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented and flexible, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to proactively solve problems and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Supports global procurement activities and tasks that are not sourcing-specific.

**Being You**

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

**What You Can Expect**

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit