Tactical Buyer

• Provide multi-category support assigned by the sourcing lead coming from main stakeholders.
• Execute competitive bid events by identify appropriate potential suppliers to fit clients business objectives
• Analyze changing client/market conditions.
• Interface with Strategic Sourcing Team to implement strategic contracts at a tactical level.
• Support client specific category strategies.
• Promote process efficiencies through focus on automated channels.
• Track and report supplier performance resolve supplier issues.
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Act in compliance with all relevant IBM business conduct guidelines and client driven procurement processes
• Optimize supply base opportunities across managed commodities.
• Support periodic key stakeholder meetings with client to review commodity strategy and activities.
• Interact with parallel organizations in other geos to assure consistent global approach.
• Educate and advise clients and suppliers on strategies.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes
• Client facing skills
• Project Management
• Negotiation expertise
• Supplier relationship management expertise
• Accurate project documentation competency
• Language requirement: English and German

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Assertive personality
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive character taking the initiative.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in every aspect of the role.
• Flexibility to undertake any non-routine requests.
• Open for new challenges and look for win-win situations.