Introduction
IBM is looking for a self-driven and highly motivated Operational Buyer with proven experience to join Procurement Services team for one of IBM's key clients to support sourcing activities within EMEA region.
As The Operational Buyer, you will support by independently tackling PR to PO activities, lead low value spot buy requests, support pre and post PO activities, prepare ad-hoc reports.
Your role and responsibilities
You will receive guidelines / directives from more senior team members to help you ensure a smooth operation.
You will act as trusted subject matter expert in end to end purchasing processes for PRs(->POs) assigned to you.
You will be aligned by categories and will ensure smooth operation of category directives in the day-to-day business.
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You will have opportunity to grow into Tactical buyer / Strategic Sourcing by developing required skills and enhancing sourcing knowledge.
You will review requisition requirements, enforce category directives and approve for automated purchase order generation or create order manually
You will liaise with requesters/suppliers/category managers for additional information or any questions
You will provide guidance for client specific processes and procedures, including the procurement policy and the execution of category strategies
You will provide support in new supplier setups or extensions and interface with clients and suppliers on payment issues
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Required technical and professional expertise
- Effective communication in German is a "must" (English might so be "an option") & any other languages is "advantage".
- Team player attitude with attention to detail and quality driven approach
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction
- Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service in mind
Preferred technical and professional experience
Preferred but not mandatory:
- IT skills: Ariba, Coupa, SAP, MS Office, SharePoint
- Experience with dashboards and reporting tools
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