内容へスキップ
はじめに

In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.

役割と責任
  •        Develops category strategies and/or sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility.
  •        Builds deep relationships with cross-functional client stakeholders including retained Procurement teams, business stakeholders, Legal, and Finance.
  •        Identifies cost savings opportunities across the client’s Information Technology spend.
  •        Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Technology and other Indirect categories.
  •        Achieves cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
  •        Leads supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.
  •        Leads negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
  •        Collects and analyzes internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.
  •        Innovates within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.
  •     Provides support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.
必要とされる学歴
学士号
望ましい学歴
修士号
必要な専門的および技術的知識
  • A minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience
  • 4+ years sourcing IT categories in areas such as:  Hardware, Software, IT Services, and Telecom
  • Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements (US & Canada clients). 
  • The required location for this position is Toronto, ON (up to 5 business days per week in an IBM or client office).
歓迎する専門的および技術的経験
  • Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
  • Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field

事業部門について

IBM Finance 組織は、企業の業績と変革の推進の責任を負います。この組織は IBM の財務スチュワードであり、IBM の財務戦略を提供し、新たなビジネス・モデルを作成して、企業のリスクを軽減します。ビジネス価値を創出することに情熱をお持ちですか? 私達の会計業務、財務計画、価格設定、業務管理、税金、資金、ビジネス開発 (買収および売却)、グローバル・ファイナンシングのチームにご参加ください。

あなたの人生 @ 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?

IBM について

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.

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, 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.

その他の関連する職務の詳細

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.