Delivery Project Executive - Procurement BPO services

Your role and responsibilities

• Candidate should exhibit the IBM Growth Behaviors in everything they do by being Growth Minded (curious and open to feedback, experimentation, learning from everyone, and focusing on solutions over problems), Outcome Focused (testing the status quo and using a customer-centered and nimble approach), and Courageous (thinking independently, taking risks, and making critical decisions in tough situations)

• Lead the client engagement for Delivery from due diligence phase through transition and into steady-state delivery

• Support solution development, in conjunction with Sales, addressing client-specific Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations strategy and structure, program costs, gap/risk analysis and plan to closure

• Leadership of multiple sub-teams including sourcing, buying, operations, analytics, etc.

• Successful program implementation and ongoing management, including infrastructure, staffing/resources, documentation and training, service levels and fiscal cost management

• Implement an iterative, continuous improvement plan to meet contractual commitments

• Ensure continued achievement of client business objectives, which include Client Satisfaction (Net Promoter Score) and fiscal return on investment (ROI)

• Manage client obligations, stakeholder buy-in, governance, escalations, and renegotiations

• Program planning, continuous improvement, and resolution of conflict in complex scenarios

• Project Management including scope, costs, staffing, risks, audit, issue resolution, etc.

• Drive the responsibilities of the Sourcing Manager (SM) role where required, providing guidance and oversight regarding sourcing and category management strategy along with execution and savings targets establishment, tracking, calculation, and forecasting

• Engagement with Project Executive for issues such as for breach, problem resolution, root cause analysis, resource & performance issues, growth demands, etc.

• Support practice growth through account expansion (i.e., introduction of additional scope areas, emerging technologies, innovations within base scope to unlock value) and new client pursuits

• Support cost management through the use of varied IBM tools and internal monthly, quarterly, and annual interlock cadence to meet and exceed financial targets. Account Fiscal Management (P&L)

• Identify, own, deliver, and report on all contractually obligated service levels agreements (SLAs)

Required education

None

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Must have exceptional client-facing and consultative skills and experience
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing, tactical buying, procurement operations, contract risk, supplier relationship management, as well as a strong knowledge of major Source-2-Pay applications
• Extensive sourcing experience is required in at least three (3) of the following indirect spend categories: Corporate and Professional Services; Enterprise Services; Technology Services and Equipment; Marketing and Communications; Travel; Facilities; MRO; Fleet; Capital Equipment; Logistics
• Must have a proven track record of leading and managing sourcing teams both on shore and off-shore.
• Financial Management experience
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements. Peak client travel may be up to 4 days/week and 3-4 weeks per month (e.g., early months with a new client); however, steady state travel is purposeful in nature and often less frequent (e.g., 2 weeks per month in most roles)
• This hybrid role requires the candidate to work from an IBM or client location at least 3 days per week

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in procurement consulting / business process outsourcing
• Expert knowledge of the 7-Step Sourcing Process

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.