Procurement Sourcing 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

A sneak peek into this role:

• Review requisition requirements enforce category directives and as appropriate approve for automated purchase order generation or create order manually
• Liaise with requesters/suppliers/category managers for additional information or any questions
• Act as subject matter expert in end to end purchasing processes
• Provide guidance for client specific processes and procedures including the procurement policy and the execution of category strategies
• Administrative support to contract management
• Provide support in new supplier setups or extensions
• Interface with clients and suppliers on payment issues
• Ensure audit readiness of all purchasing documents

Why you will love your job:

• Participates as individual contributor to team full ownership in performing and coordinating day-to-day activities to meet operational metrics of the team. Direct responsibilities for the ordering process. Decision making after gathering relevant information for solving the problems.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

What you will bring to the team:

• Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service in mind
• Apply strong oral and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and quality driven approach
• Self-motivated assertive and a strong team player
• Apply Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes Work instructions
• Apply Knowledge of Category Strategy
• Apply Business Controls Requirements
• Apply skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction
• Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise :
• Experience with the following are bonus points but not necessary you can learn them at IBM:
• It is an advantage to have SAP or other ERP systems knowledge and previous Procurement or Supply Chain experience.

In return we provide you with:

• 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
• And 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.

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)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Additional language knowledge is a huge advantage (German French Italian)

In return we provide you with:

• 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
• And 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.

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)