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IBM is a leader in the worldwide transformation and just the place to further define and develop your career in Procurement. Our dedicated teams of business professionals give our clients more than solutions – we ask, “what else is possible?”. As a member of our IBM Procurement team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise with a market leader, while exploring and connecting with virtually every part of IBM, in over 160 countries.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- Focus on end-to-end Tactical Buying RFx steps including 3-bid buy, negotiations, and contract redlining
- Execute low-value sourcing activities (Tactical Buying)
- Support Sourcing Professionals in creating global agreements with awarded suppliers (when needed)
- Assist Sourcing Analysts and Sourcing Professionals on complex RFQ projects
- Engage suppliers on NDA / CDA agreement completion and handover to Sourcing Analyst for agreement creation
- Participate in client discussions on cost modeling and present cost structures to relevant business units
- Lead Supplier Performance Management activities with suppliers and business stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with Sourcing Professionals on project-related data and requirements
- Assist in Supplier Scorecard development and provide category-specific guidance
- Execute supplier financial health analysis and reporting for complex cases
- Support middle and back-office procurement tasks as assigned based on complexity
- Conduct market intelligence and supplier identification based on business requirements
- Assess sourcing requirements and route work to Sourcing Analyst / Sourcing Professional based on complexity
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
Fluent in English and Mandarin communication (spoken and written)2–3 years of procurement experienceGeneral knowledge of end-to-end sourcing activitiesBasic knowledge of ERP procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa, Oracle)Seniority level
Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries
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