Procurement Strategic Sourcing Professional

Job description

Candidates applying to this role are expected to be self-starters that have a desire to grow their skills within the Procurement discipline of the supply chain. The individual will learn the basics of IBM's procurement processes in one or more of the multiple commodity families to drive savings. This is an excellent time to hone negotiation and contract skills while dealing with the IBM internal clients/stakeholders.

Candidates will also build their supplier relationship skills as they interface on an ongoing basis with various suppliers to fulfill IBM's requirements. As skills develop and the candidate has established a solid understanding of IBM Procurement and the necessary communication skills, then the opportunity may arise to further develop in the IBM Procurement Services (IPS) area. IPS is IBM's revenue generating portfolio on Customer accounts where IBM Buyers actually perform Procurement related activities for Customers directly at the customer's own location(s).

This outsourcing of a company's procurement work to IBM, provides them with the ability to leverage IBM's buyer skills to drive savings for their own company. Representing IBM in a thoroughly professional manner on a customer's own site provides a terrific opportunity to develop one's skill, character and career.

Buyers are required to be flexible for travel as they may be travelling 10% to 20% of the time (as required) to the other work locations. This may be local within the GTA area, or it may be across the country. Representing IBM in a thoroughly professional manner provides a terrific opportunity to develop one's skill, character and career. Key activities associated with this role are:

·  Procuring goods and services for various products and services
·  Perform and evaluate source solicitations including RFQ/RFP/RFI and reverse auction
·  Perform and analyze periodic and ad hoc procurement reports from various procurement systems (i.e PBII, Emptoris, SAP, Bond, ARIBA)
·  Perform cost structure analysis and negotiate best price with suppliers
·  Drive and achieve cost saving for sourcing program and purchase opportunity
·  Setup/handle/manage Standard/Customized related Contracts
·  Seek out opportunities to introduce process improvements to drive efficiency
·  Participate in cost take out (CTO) initiatives for major clients.
·  Support and deploy sourcing council initiatives and programs in day-to-day activities
·  Build strong, strategic supplier relationships and measure/analyze supplier performance and quality
·  Develop, maintain and manage collaborative client relationship
Contractual
·  Creating base agreements for net new suppliers;
·  Creating Participation Agreements (PA) off existing global agreements for Canada specific purchases
·  Validating if contracts are applicable to Canada and determine the right clauses for Canada
·  Developing Scopes of Work (SOW) from the beginning by understanding the client's requirements, supplier's limitations and IBM's contractual limitations.
·  Working with legal support to ensure IBM's risk is mitigated
Client
·  Constant interlocking with the clients to follow up on their requirements to ensure a thorough understanding and also keep them up to date on progress
·  Clients are across all functions within IBM – high volume, medium to high complex requirements, development of complex contracts and very demanding teams
·  Clients expect procurement to help walk them through the process
·  Forging 90%+ client sat with clients
·  Providing ideas on how to process the requirements easier… person must know all our systems, processes and our client's strategies.
Supplier Relationship
·  Interlocking with the supplier – teleconferences – co-coordinating client, procurement and supplier on calls
·  Annual reviews of the contracts and ensuring positive Audit posture at all times including required documentation
·  Setting up Supplier meetings where warranted
·  Ensuring Account payments are up to date and Tax allocations are correct

Mergers and Acquisitions Activity (as required)
·  Responsible for merging contracts into IBM
·  Identifying contractual gaps/issues before contract is assigned to IBM Business controls
·  Annual contract reviews
·  SFD / SFT tool usage and compliance
·  OA maintenance
·  Ensure adherence to Procurement's “Bluebook” of policies and related execution
Auto req ID

252716BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Procurement Sourcing Professional
State / Province

ONTARIO
Primary job category

Supply Chain
Company

(0026) IBM Canada Limited - IBM Canada Limitee
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

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

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

MARKHAM
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

Fluent in spoken and written English language (French is an asset)
Prior knowledge of Procurement / Supply Chain processes
Strong PC Skills in Excel, Power Point, Word
Strong financial/analytical/problem-solving skills
Business acumen
Self-motivated, team player, creative, well organized
Excellent leadership potential
Able to work under pressure and tight schedules
Must be flexible for future Travel requirements
Location is Markham Ontario
Country/Region

Canada
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

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Secondary Job Category

Procurement
Eligibility Requirements

Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

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