IBM

Sourcing Professional

Posted On

Nov. 26, 2024

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

Professional

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Jan. 24, 2025

Job Description

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
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our sourcing efforts and drive cost savings across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet business requirements and drive cost savings
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate contracts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies
Manage and maintain relationships with key suppliers, including negotiation of contracts and resolution of issues

Supplier Management

Develop and manage supplier scorecards to measure performance and drive improvement
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor non-performance and compliance issues
Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality and performance improvement plans
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, including ethics and compliance requirements

Contract Management

Develop and manage contracts, including negotiation of terms and conditions
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including payment terms and delivery schedules
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met
Manage contract renewals and expirations, including negotiation of new terms and conditions

Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, and finance
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies
Provide regular updates and reporting on sourcing activities and results

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
Proven track record of driving cost savings and improving supplier performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyse complex data and develop recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with contract management and negotiation, including development and implementation of contracts
The preferred candidate must be open to working during night shift specifically from 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST.
The candidate should possess experience in global procurement, particularly within the US, APAC, and EMEA regions.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
Professional certifications, such as CSCP or CPSM
Experience with supplier relationship management tools and software
Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in strategic sourcing and supply chain management

About Business Unit

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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