Sourcing Tactical 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

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.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

What you will bring to the team:

• Fluent English language skills is to support the client
• Strong decision-making skills and demonstrated negotiation expertise
• Supplier relationship management expertise and client facing skills
• Deep sourcing knowledge
• Project Management
• Project tools competency
• Collaboration/teaming techniques
• Performing in matrix organization
• Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard
• Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and quality driven approach
• Self-motivated assertive and a strong team player
• Apply Business Controls Requirements
• Apply skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction.

Preferred Technical and Professional 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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