Procurement Professional

Job description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling- To build, To design, To engage, To consult, To think along with clients and stay proactive and 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 with those amazing Contracts & Administration skills? If so, lets talk.

We are looking for a responsible Contract Administrator to join our team. Your main duties will be to prepare, negotiate and review contracts.

Your Role and Responsibilities

·  Receives PR and Converts to Purchase Orders, Execute PR on behalf of requestors by raising Purchase Requisition in the tool.
·  Perform daily/weekly checks to review electronic data/PO transfer to the supplier, identify highly impacted suppliers, support supplier to rectify the issue
·  Initiate and manage direct Shipment contract set up in client system.
·  Review and Receive PO errors, resolves errors as required, review penny PO report and ensure costs are loaded, added or removed where necessary approve and make adjustments to Penny PO.
·  Close iKnow(workflow tool) PO’s, by receiving and reviewing the pricing by the Supplier, gather required approvals from the Client for the pricing,
·  Process approved Quote in System.Review EBS (workflow tool) report for requisitions that were created without a Supplier, review the pricing provided by the supplier and submit for client approval & generate the PO.
·  Generate Tariff requisitions. Identify suppliers, contact and gather all required documents, follow up if needed and utilize tariff committee agreements to create requisitions.
·  Develop, negotiate, and evaluate company contracts on behalf of an organization
·  Ensuring that both parties are complicit with the terms of the contract, as well as ensuring that all contracts abide by local and federal laws.
·  Must also be skilled communicators and have excellent negotiation skills.
·  Develop contract proposals to support organizational goals.
·  Ensure that all records are accurate and up to date. Education and/or Experience:
·  Any Graduate with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in Contract Management/Contract administration. Competencies:
·  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully.
·  Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
·  Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
·  Verbal Communication - Excellent verbal communication skills required. Needs to talk with the Supplier/Client over phone/email as and when required. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
·  Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
·  Read Contracts/Understand Contract terms.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  End to End Procurement skillset and expertise..
·  Strong Procurment skills are needed along with basic contracting skills as well.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  NONE