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Introduction

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Sourcing Lead to join our Global Technology and/or Services Procurement team which supports IBM in over 80 countries. This position will be responsible for leading and executing complex deals and coordinating regional requirements for Technology and/or Services categories, across time zones and geographies.   

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT and/or Services categories with a proven track record in procurement, and excellent negotiation skills.

Your role and responsibilities
  • Lead complex sourcing deals, including multi-stage bids, commercial and legal negotiations, contract implementation
  • Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with the company's business objectives
  • Conduct thorough market analysis to identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate favorable contracts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Develop and maintain a robust supplier qualification and performance management system
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations
  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Participate in the development and implementation of procurement systems and tools.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Bachelor's and/or graduate degree in supply chain management, business administration, law, finance or a related field
  • Fluency in English with Arabic/ Czech/ French or Spanish language knowledge
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing, in Hardware, Software, Maintenance/Support, Cloud Services, AI and Emerging Technologies, HR, Marketing Communications, Contingent Labor / Management Services, Facilities or Travel categories
  • Experience working in multiple regions and managing procurement in different countries and through remote teams
  • Ability to support sourcing activities across geographies, with flexibility of working hours
  • Multi-company/sector experiences
  • Strong understanding of procurement principles, processes, and best practices
  • Demonstrated skills in utilizing data to analyze cost modeling scenarios and make sourcing recommendations
  • Proven negotiation and contract drafting, analysis and management skills
  • Proficiency in Ariba Sourcing
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, understanding of cost levers
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and leverage strong relationships and networks both within and outside the organization

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.

 

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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 500 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.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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