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Sourcing Tactical Buyer

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IBM

Sourcing Tactical Buyer

Budapest, Hungary

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

As a self-driven Sourcing Tactical Buyer, you will be responsible for executing tactical projects according to the category strategy and follow strategy where needed/applicable.
This role will report to a people manager within Procurement Services organization, with business direction provided by a Sourcing Manager. It requires the ability to conduct market analysis, including market drivers, supplier profiles and relative negotiating positions and create and consult on Category management and strategies.

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

What you will bring to the team:

  • Sourcing knowledge, at least 2-5 years of sourcing related experience preferably in indirect procurement categories.
  • Fluent English language skills (German language is a bonus)
  • Demonstrate negotiation skills and expertise
  • Supplier relationship management and client facing skills
  • Strong communication and project management skills
  • Proactive mindset, self-motivated and, assertive and strong team player

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Technology: Ariba, SAP, Coupa, MS Office suite, Outlook
  • Experience with dashboards, data and reporting
  • Procurement category specific expertise



In return we provide you with:


  • A chance to gain knowledge of procurement process as implemented on the IBM P2P solution, and the general IBM Procurement process
  • 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

Our awards why you might be a proud IBMer:

  • Randstad: Most Attractive SSC Employer in 2020
  • Family Friendly Workplace Award (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Responsible Employer recognition (2018-2021)
  • Most Attractive Employer (3rd) (2020)
  • Disability-Friendly Workplace Recognition (2010-2020)
  • Disability-Friendly Workplace Best Employee & Role Model Employee Award (2021)
  • Stevie Awards for our Teams & Professionals (2018, 2019, 2021)
  • Hungarian Outsourcing Association CSR Award (2021)

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: IBM-21248465
Employment Type: Full Time

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