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Procurement Operations Agent

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IBM

Procurement Operations Agent

Bangalore, India

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling- To build, To design, To engage, To consult, To think along with clients and stay proactive and 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 with those amazing Procurement skills? If so, let's talk.

Your role and responsibilities

Contract Operations

  • Responsibilities:
    • Ensure all procurement contracts adhere to legal and organizational standards.
    • Monitor and evaluate compliance with contract terms and conditions.
    • Conduct regular audits to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
    • Provide training and guidance on contract compliance requirements.
    • Manage and maintain contract documentation and records.
    • Assist in the negotiation and review of contracts to ensure compliance.
    • Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to resolve compliance issues.
    • Track key contract milestones and renewals to ensure timely actions.
    • Analyze data to identify potential compliance risks associated with contracts.
    • Develop reports and dashboards to monitor contract performance.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to address compliance concerns.
    • Implement improvements to enhance contract compliance processes.

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- Purchase Requisition Coordinator

  • Responsibilities:
    • Initiate and manage purchase requisition requests within the organization.
    • Ensure requests are complete and have necessary approvals.
    • Serve as a point of contact between departments requesting purchases and procurement.
    • Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
    • Confirm purchase order details with suppliers.
    • Record and track purchase orders to ensure they are fulfilled.
    • Communicate any adjustments or updates to relevant stakeholders.
    • Accounting/Finance Liaison, Verify financial coding and budget availability for purchase requisitions.
    • Collaborate with procurement to resolve any financial discrepancies.
    • Ensure prompt payment processing upon confirmation of order fulfillment.
    • Ensure prioritization and deliverables are timely throughout the engagement process.
    • Ensure audit readiness of all purchasing documents.
    • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by reporting manager.
    • Ensure Customer and Stakeholders Satisfaction

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Proven experience in procurement

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Procurement domain
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools such as ERP or SAP systems.
  • Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
  • Ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Experience in performing duties as Operations Buyer for Global Organizations
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: IBM-17200
Employment Type: Other

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