Procurement Professional

Job description

  Job Description:

This role is responsible for supporting procurement activities such as sourcing for goods and services, develops proposal and/or negotiates contracts in support of complex services engagements.

Responsible for supporting business operations, global compliance, client services bid management, supplier contract development and client services geo management. Responsibilities may include interfacing and supporting IBM's country, regional and/or worldwide procurement teams and processes and supporting IBM strategic supply issues.The employee focuses on individual/team/department/ operational objectives.

Drive procurement savings initiatives, attain business savings target.

Accountable to ensure that IBM business conduct guidelines and procurement policies and practices are understood and followed.

Skills:
Commodity knowledge related to sourcing in the following categories - Facilities Services and Site Maintenance, Services, Software, Technology Products - IT Product and Support Maintenance, Telecommunications and Connectivity.
Experienced in the use of SAP Ariba is an added advantage though not mandatory.
Responsible for establishing, executing and tracking project plans, utilising fundamental project management techniques
Ability to review procurement contract and identify supplier clauses that need to be reviewed for further revision
Manages and develops IBM suppliers, business unit and customer relationships

Environment:
Professional knowledge related to incumbent's department or function.

Communication/Negotiation:
Engaged as an independent professional. Ability to articulate and compare alternatives approaches. Negotiate with specified objectives.

Problem Solving:
Recognize problems related to project objectives. Creativity and judgment applied to professional technical, or operational problems. Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and
improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.

Contribution/Leadership:
Works on special projects, or leads small teams, or manages routine technical/ operational activities or departments (national or international). Understands departmental mission and vision. Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization. Generally controls own work priorities and methods requiring tradeoffs.

Impact on Business/Scope:
Accountable for individual or team, or department results, and for the impact of the results on functional activities. Participates in overall departmental program planning. May have budgetary responsibility. Contributes by supporting activities that are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, or impact immediate costs or expenses.

Auto req ID

140380BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Procurement Professional
State / Province

SELANGOR
Primary job category

Supply Chain
Company

(0088) IBM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

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

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

PETALING JAYA
EO Statement

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

N/A
Country/Region

Malaysia
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

N/A
Eligibility Requirements

N/A

Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire