IBM

As a Tactical Buyer you will play an essential role to re-valuate, re-negotiate or extend contracts and suppliers to achieve optimum benefits.

• Execute competitive bid events 

• Communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization 
• Support one-off tactical sourcing of client requirements
• Provide support across multi-categories
• Identify appropriate potential suppliers to fit client’s business objectives
• Analyze contract database to determine correct contract to use
• Liaise with stakeholder to understand needs and future plans
• Support periodic key stakeholder meetings with client to review commodity strategy and activities
• Consider what contract structure (hierarchy) is best used for a particular supplier scenario
• Build effective relationships with IBM different entities as well as the client business and procurement stakeholders
• Interact with parallel organizations in other geos to assure consistent global approach
• Perform periodic analysis within managed commodity scope to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities and tactical initiatives that should be undertaken
• Negotiate and contract with suppliers driving additional savings and value
• Resolve issues by extending own knowledge base
• Promote process efficiencies through focus on automated channels where applicable 
• Optimize supply base opportunities across managed commodities
• Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion

• Strong Verbal and written English & Italian skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum).
• Solid procurement experience including RFx management experience (3 years)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

• Assertive personality
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive character, taking the initiative.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in every aspect of the role.
• Flexibility to undertake any non-routine requests.
• Open for new challenges and look for win-win situations.