German Speaking Operations Buyer

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

• The Procurement Operations Buyer is responsible for providing support for procurement applications process related help requests and for order fulfilment transactions full buyer purchase order placement.
• Client facing skills and learning procurement systems is a key attribute.
• German language role.
• Occasional client-related travel like for example visiting the client in their home country might be needed.
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  Why you’ll love your job:
• Opportunity to develop client facing skills and working in a dynamic customer care environment.
• Upskilling into new areas of procurement roles possible with those able to perform successfully.
• Work with a cross function IBM team that works together as one team and that’s passionate on engagement.
• 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.
• Don’t worry if you don’t tick every single box in the requirements. We’re always looking to hire for potential and the right mindset – so we’d still love to hear back from you.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Receive order requests from the client and suppliers and provide support in designated language.
• Having experience with operations buying or having a very proactive mindset to learn the necessary skills ASAP during the first period of time spent in the position.
• Fluency in German in both writing and speaking.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Customer service experience is a benefit
• Good communication skills