Procurement Sourcing Buyer (fluent English & Italian)

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:

• As a self-driven Procurement Sourcing Buyer you will support an external client environment.
• You will be responsible for supporting sourcing requirements and supporting client category management team and managing the contractual commitments for a given category.
• You will report to the Budapest Procurement Service organization but at the same time you will
  become part of the extended team of our clients as well who might provide additional business guidance.
• You will conduct tendering activities market analysis including market drivers supplier profiles and relative negotiating positions and support client sourcing strategies.
• Business travel can be expected in BAU times approximately quarterly and can vary on account and per client supported.

Why you will love your job:

• You will provide sourcing support as assigned by the Client Sourcing Consultant and Category Strategy Leader and contribute to operational levels of excellence
• You will own primary responsibility to achieve client success against all contractual commitments at a category level
• You will be responsible to understand category deliverables savings commitments milestones and obligations– includes supporting reporting analytical readouts that recognize opportunities to improve
• You will contribute to integrated sourcing strategy which delivers savings and drives category transformation through time.
• Deliver and execute on sourcing events to support

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills and fluency in English and Italian.
• Team player attitude with attention to detail and quality driven approach
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction
• Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service in mind

Preferred Technical and Professional 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)

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