IBM Japan, Procurement Sourcing Professional

Role Overview: As our Strategic Sourcing Ninja, you will be the driving force behind optimizing our procurement processes, forging robust supplier relationships, and ensuring top-notch quality and value for our organization. Your mission? To strategically source materials, services, and talent to propel our company forward, while championing efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities :
1. Strategic Visionary: Develop and execute cutting-edge sourcing strategies aligned with our organizational goals and market trends. Your keen insight will anticipate shifts in the market, enabling us to stay ahead of the curve.

2. Supplier Partnerships: Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements that optimize value, quality, and reliability. You'll be the bridge between us and our suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.

3. Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service. Your analytical prowess will identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement across the sourcing process.

4. Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of operations and minimizing disruptions. Your strategic foresight will safeguard our organization against unforeseen challenges.

5. Innovation Catalyst: Champion innovation within our supply chain, seeking out new technologies, processes, and suppliers that offer competitive advantages. Your creative thinking will fuel our quest for continuous improvement.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with stakeholders across departments, including finance, operations, and marketing, to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. Your ability to navigate diverse perspectives will drive synergy and alignment.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of driving value through supplier partnerships.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to extract insights from data and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Make a tangible impact on our organization's success by revolutionizing our sourcing strategies and driving bottom-line results.
• Growth Opportunities: Unlock opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation and initiative.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate, talented professionals who are dedicated to achieving excellence and supporting each other along the way.
• Purpose-Driven Mission: Contribute to a meaningful mission that goes beyond profits, as we strive to make a positive impact on our customers, communities, and the world at large.
If you're ready to unleash your strategic prowess and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and transformation, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become our next Strategic Sourcing Ninja and help us shape the future of our organization.

Required education

None

Preferred education

None

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience as a manager
• Over 5 years of experience in Procurement, or over 5 years of experience in negotiating with external business partners in the sales department, etc.
• Communication skills in English (negotiate price and terms with suppliers, and discuss strategy internally in meetings in English)

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Practical experience or systematic knowledge of strategic sourcing in Procurement
• Experience and skills in negotiating prices with suppliers
• Contract negotiations with suppliers (experience in English would be preferable)
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and operational experience
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of the technology
• Skills in analyzing data, such as spend and revenue
• Experience with business transformation, Kaizen
• Skills to manage internal stakeholders
• Skills to create a good team environment, and to grow and develop team members

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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.

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