Role & Responsibilities:
- Supplier Management & Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.
- Organise and lead strategic supplier events such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings.
- Conduct competitive sourcing events including RFx, 3‑bid‑and‑buy processes, and e‑auctions.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value‑adds to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Contracting & Compliance
- Prepare Award Recommendation (AR) files for contract creation and approval.
- Review, draft, and finalise contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams.
- Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
- Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and regulatory requirements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide sourcing guidance.
- Coordinate sourcing timelines and communicate effectively across teams.
- Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations.
- Tools & Reporting
- Utilise procurement platforms such as Ariba, Salesforce, Copilot, Workday, and SAP to manage sourcing transactions and workflows.
- Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communications.
- Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics; prepare reports for leadership review.
- Value Creation & Risk Mitigation
- Analyse spend data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk.
- Ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with business expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.
Education:
- Required education: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise:
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Over 5‑7 years of experience in sourcing, including strategic sourcing across multiple categories.
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities from business requirement intake to supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including MRO Spares & Services and Facilities.
- Partner with IBM's Global Procurement Team and regional counterparts to align and drive category strategies.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:
- Hiring manager and recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.
