Ops Buyer

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

Bottom line? We outthink ordinary. Discover what you can do at IBM.

As an Ops Buyer in the Procurement Department you will be expected to complete assignments, including but not limited to:
·  Support one-off tactical sourcing of client requirements as assigned.
·  Provide multi-category support as assigned
·  Assist in executing competitive bid events and other sourcing projects
·  Assist in communicating with and negotiating with suppliers
·  Analyze changing client/market conditions - gather information for benchmarking
·  Support client specific category strategy
·  Perform detailed analysis of spend and other data to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities, and tactical and strategic initiatives that should be undertaken
·  Assist with the identification of appropriate potential suppliers to fit clients business objectives
·  Assist with the tracking and reporting of supplier performance and resolution of supplier performance issues
·  Support periodic key stakeholder meetings with client to review commodity strategy and activities by preparing materials as assigned
·  Assist with analyzing existing contracts
·  Act in compliance with all relevant IBM business conduct guidelines and client driven procurement processes IBM is hiring this position to be located at our Rocket Center, West Virginia office (near Cumberland, MD). United States Citizenship and relocation to the Rocket Center area is required.

The Public Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.

BENEFITS
Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

CAREER GROWTH
Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

·  Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
·  Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations
·  Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation
In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in!
·  http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/initiatives.html
·  http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/corporateservicecorps

Auto req ID

250298BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Procurement Professional
State / Province

WEST VIRGINIA
Primary job category

Supply Chain
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

ROCKET CENTER
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Ability to demonstrate basic computer expertise in Microsoft Office and learn and work in procurement and financial systems
·  Prior experience with the procurement process and the practical application of ethical business practices
·  Prior experience working effectively across different teams, processes and technologies to attain desired business, operational and compliance results.
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  One year prior experience working independently, managing projects and priorities under tight deadlines, and in a dynamic and changing environment
·  Three years prior experience with development of effective presentations through the use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint and Power Point, some Project and Visio
·  Five years experience with the procurement process and the practical application of ethical business practices
·  Five years experience working effectively across different teams, processes and technologies to attain desired business, operational and compliance results.
·  Three to five years purchasing experience or equivalent with increasing responsibility.
Secondary Job Category

Procurement
Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

No Track
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

Yes
Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.