Procurement Professional Job opening in IBM, (Bengaluru, Karnataka)

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Job Details
Company Name :
IBM
Company Location :
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Position :
Procurement Professional
Job Category : Jobs in Bengaluru

Job Description :
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
As a Sourcing / Buying Professional, prime responsibility is to procure basic goods and services, obtain quotation, develop proposal, negotiate payment terms and pricing, contracting knowledge a must have to evaluate risks and adhere to Client requirements.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Addressing all non-catalogue transactions if greater than pre-agreed thresholds
Working with Strategic Sourcing Teams in the development of category specific sourcing strategies and give input to sourcing plans
Strong IT Category knowledge supporting North America based suppliers and contracts.
Managing sourcing suppliers and related stakeholders
Driving change management through education and compliance improvement activities
Manage exceptions to established category strategy
Execute competitive bid events
Communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organisation
Interface with strategic sourcing team to implement strategic contracts at the tactical level
Support client specific category strategy – redirect tactical spend through strategic contracts/channels as appropriate
Perform periodic analysis within managed commodity scope to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities and tactical initiatives that should be undertaken
Promote process efficiencies through focus on automated channels where applicable
Identify appropriate potential suppliers to fit clients business objectives
Negotiate and contract with exception suppliers driving additional savings and value
Communicate supplier recommendations to clients based on objective criteria and fit for client business
Identify any exception opportunities to the Category Managers and make recommendations on strategic approaches that might be taken
Optimise supply base opportunities across managed commodities
Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline, Ability to work in North America time zone (7.30 PM to 4.30 AM IST)

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Procurement domain
Experience in performing duties as Buyer for Sourcing based Organizations procuring goods, service.
Closely working with stake holders to gather their sourcing needs
Interface with strategic sourcing team to implement strategic contracts at the tactical level
Negotiation skills
Contracting knowledge is a must have
Comprehensive commercial procurement and client facing or consulting experience
Sourcing Category Skills across multiple areas and excellent client facing skills
Ability to manage buying projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Must be a self-starter, good team player and an effective problem-solver, ambitious; able to work independently
It is preferred if the resource has working experience in a North America based client facing environment. Also have strong tactical buying and negotiation skills
Contracting knowledge is a must have
Proven Analytical and communication capabilities with strong ownership and accountability

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.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

Your Life @ IBM
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
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

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
When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM
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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