Procurement Tactical Buying
IBM
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
At IBM Finance & Operations, you will play a key role in sourcing commodity demand in line with the global sourcing strategy. This specialist role is a core specialty in global procurement sourcing and requires deep industry knowledge of the commodity being sourced.
Key Responsibilities
- Source Commodity Demand: Understand the demand, establish appropriate suppliers, and provide cost-effective and high-quality supply in line with the global sourcing strategy.
- Analyze Data and Benchmark: Apply data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions and ensure alignment with the global sourcing strategy.
- Negotiate with Suppliers: Engage in negotiations with suppliers, considering their strategic positioning relative to IBM's sourcing decisions.
- Document Sourcing Process: Document sourcing activities in a structured and auditable way to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Build Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, influencing them to meet IBM's strategic sourcing objectives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Indirect Sourcing Experience
- RFX
- Market analysis
- Negotiation
- Supplier evaluation
- Savings Delivers
- Excel Skills
- Exposure to Sourcing Techniques
- Industry Knowledge of Commodities
- Data Analysis and Benchmarking
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Familiarity with Sourcing Process Documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Deep Industry Knowledge
- Advanced Sourcing Techniques
- Strategic Supplier Relationships