Procurement Professional

Job description

This role is responsible for supporting Procurement activities such as sourcing for goods and services, developing proposal and/or negotiation of 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 teamsand 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.

Job Requirements:

·  Sourcing and commodity knowledge in key categories such as Connectivity, IT Products, Services & Maintenance, Services, Software, Facilities Servicesand Site Maintenance is preferred.
·  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

Auto req ID

299380BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Procurement Professional
State / Province

SOUTH EAST
Primary job category

Supply Chain
Company

(8340) IBM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

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

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SINGAPORE
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

·  3-4 years experience in IT services or solutions procurement such as such as connectivity, IT products, services & maintenance, services, software, facilities services and site maintenance is preferred.
·  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
Country/Region

Singapore
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Responsible for establishing, executing and tracking project plans,utilising fundamental project management techniques
Secondary Job Category

Procurement
Eligibility Requirements

·  3-4 years experience in IT services or solutions procurement such as such as connectivity, IT products, services & maintenance, services, software, facilities services and site maintenance is preferred.
·  Experienced in the use of SAP Ariba is an added advantage though not mandatory.
·  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
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

Industry Early Professional
Location Statement

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