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- Responsible primarily for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operation) Category. However, this individual might need to support other categories such as Facilities Management and Facilities Services when necessary
- Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc.
- Prepare AR (Award Recommendation) file for contract creation and approval.
- Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations
- Develop a sourcing strategy for suppliers in assigned categories
- Create, negotiate, monitor and enforce agreement’s terms and conditions
- Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in category
- Partner with the customer’s Global Procurement Team to drive Category Strategy
- Partner with other IBM team members in other regions for Category Strategy
- Collect and relay site specific priorities to suppliers
- Lead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings
- Maintain relationships with Supplier’s Senior Executives
- 5-7 years of sourcing experiences include strategic sourcing.
- Working experience in Manufacture Industry is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and vendor management experience
- Handles the ARIBA Catalogue renewal
- Able to use excel file for data analysis (pivot table and data validation), or should cost analysis
- Able to use SAP and ARIBA
- Able to use PowerBI
- Able to work independently and possess strong desire to learn
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin
- Character: Can work under high pressure. Willing to do attitude, quick learner.