Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. 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? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

A sneak peek into this role

IBM is looking for a self-driven and highly motivated procurement category manager with proven experience to join our IBM Procurement Services team for one of IBM's key clients. As an Marketing Strategic Sourcing / Tactical Buyer, you will support Marketing sourcing projects Along with Category Managers, you will also be providing category insights to assist in their strategy development You may need to independently run larger scale procurement projects requiring independence of thought, strong stakeholder management skills and advanced negotiation and support periodic key stakeholder meetings with client to review category strategy and activities.

• You will have a chance to grow strategic sourcing skills and specific enhanced category knowledge
• You will network with leading class sourcing professionals to support your role and career path
• You will have a career path opportunities into more deep dive category expertise or more broader leadership horizons
• You will own primary responsibility to achieve client success for the projects/ tasks assigned Self-sufficient in gathering and analyzing data to provide insights that support decisions
• You will support on-going marketing category management activities including driving supplier performance, demand management savings, and increasing category compliance
• You will be recognized as a trusted commercial advisor and an expert in deriving value whilst meeting operational needs

• Strong communication skills, Fluency in English
• 3-5 years of Sourcing experience
• Strong decision-making skills and demonstrated negotiation expertise
• Supplier relationship management expertise and client facing skills
• Proactive character and team player attitude
• High levels of personal drive, initiative, and commitment to business goals
• Team player attitude, energetic and pragmatic personality with excellent communication skills

• Experience with dashboards and reporting tools

• Dynamic, diverse, inclusive, and supporting environment
• Professional, skill - growth opportunities, reskilling possibility
• Access to worldwide leading technologies
• Agile office area
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation and benefit package including healthcare

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