Introduction
IBM is seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Tactical Buyer / Operational Buyer with proven experience to join our IBM Procurement Services team, supporting key client initiatives.
As a Tactical Buyer / Operational Buyer, you will take ownership of and execute projects.
Along with Category Managers / Strategic Sourcing Professionals and Tactical Buyers / Sourcing Professionals, you will also be providing category insights to assist strategy development.
Your role and responsibilities
- You will act as subject matter expert in end to end purchasing processes and own primary responsibility to achieve client success for the projects/ tasks assigned.
- You will support on-going sourcing activities including PR2PO, requesting proposals, demand management savings, and increasing compliance.
- You will have the opportunity to advance your career by gaining deeper expertise in sourcing, while also expanding your skills in broader category management.
- You will network with leading class sourcing professionals to support your role and career path.
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Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Required technical and professional expertise
- Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service in mind
- 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
- Fluent in English, and in one European language such as German, Romanian, or Polish, though open to candidates proficient in French, Spanish, or Italian as well
- Experience in the Facility Management category is preferred but not limited to it.
- Strong communication skills
- 1 year of Tactical or 1-3 years of Operational experience
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Experience with dashboards and reporting tools in general
- Experience with e-sourcing tools
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
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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