Procurement_Ops-Sourcing

IBM

4

(720)

Bengaluru, India (Remote)

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    Position summary

    acy and alignment with procurement objectives.

    • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully.

    • Collaborate with suppliers to onboard them into our systems, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with procurement processes.

    • Lead sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-saving strategies, to meet business objectives.

    • Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and deliver optimal procurement solutions.

    • Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices in procurement and sourcing operations.

    • Able to manage priorities, deadlines and tasks in order to meet deadlines and accomplish goals; Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.

    • Good interpersonal interaction and able to work well with the team and Client stakeholders.

    • Receive and accurately triage client requests for Source to Contract related support;

    • Respond to client S2C process and contract related queries for support using information and data available in relevant client systems ;

    • Use client systems to locate contracts and specific details from contracts;

    • Follow procedural instructions to generate procurement related documents such as template agreements and engagement letters;

    • Complete tactical assessments on contracts using client defined criteria;

    • Collect and analyse internal/external data, metrics, and reports as inputs for procurement activities;

    • Communicate with client cross functional teams and vendors to obtain required inputs for activities including contract renewal and amendments;

    • Engage legal teams for direction on items defined in procedural instructions;

    • Ensure storage of executed contract documents in relevant client repositories and systems;

    • Apply problem-solving methodologies to identify, and assist client contacts with resolving supplier non-performance issues;

    • Generate monthly reports tracking the progress and volume metrics associated with the services being delivered;

    • Using Procurement knowledge, actively contribute to the delivery of short-term priorities and work with the team to embrace a culture of continuous improvement;

    • Support the development and implementation of processes to ensure a consistent and standardised approach and to drive improvements and efficiencies;

    • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the client's business, procurement, and legal organizations;

    • Perform additional duties as instructed by management, always prioritizing quality service delivery and alignment with company procedures.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise

    • Any Graduate with 4+ years of relevant experience in Procurement Sourcing, Catalog Management, Supplier Enablement, Sourcing, Contract administration and Vendor Management

    • Experience in procurement sourcing Market intelligence

    • Knowledge of Procurement methods, technologies and processes and ability to quickly learn and adopt new tools, and systems;

    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.

    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

    • Ready to work in Night Shift (No Rotation Shift)

    • Procurement Knowledge:

    • Time management. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks according to urgency and importance, and deliver on time;

    • Solid problem-solving abilities: ability to interpret information, summarise and provide recommendations;

    • Accuracy and attention to detail: understand the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy;

    • Strong data and analytical skills. Ability to utilize procurement data to identify insights;

    • Ability to accurately follow work instructions/ procedures;

    • Microsoft Office: Strong knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office suite;

    • ERP knowledge such as SAP, ARIBA, COUPA, and CLM knowledge such as Scout, would be an added advantage.

    Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

    • None

    Why you should apply for a job to IBM:

  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 80% would recommend this company to other women
  • 91% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.