Procurement Professional Internship - Austin, TX

Job description

  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
Auto req ID

195898BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Student/Intern
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Other
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Internship
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

None
City / Township / Village

AUSTIN
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

·  None
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  none
Secondary Job Category

Unassigned
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Intern
Early Professional Track

Track unaligned
New Collar Role

Yes