Tactical Sourcing Buyer (Fluent Italian)

Job description

General Purpose:

IBM is looking for a self-driven procurement professional, with fluent Italian and English language knowledge to support its prestigious Client from the Semi-conductor industry, headquartered in the USA as Tactical Buyer.

The main responsibilities of the Tactical Sourcing Buyer are:
·  Manage tactical sourcing projects (i.e. spot buy, project-based purchasing) individually.
·  Perform periodic analyses within managed commodity scope to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities and tactical initiatives. Support Category Managers' work and the Category strategy as required.
·  Negotiate and contract suppliers.
Additional responsibilities:
·  Provide multi-category support assigned by the sourcing lead, coming from main stakeholders.
·  Execute competitive bid events.
·  Analyze changing client/market conditions.
·  Interface with Strategic Sourcing Team to implement strategic contracts at a tactical level.
·  Support client specific category strategies.
·  Re-direct tactical spend through strategic contracts/channels as appropriate.
·  Promote process efficiencies through focus on automated channels.
·  Track and report supplier performance, resolve supplier issues.
·  Stakeholder relationship management
Auto req ID

317297BR
Required Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Role ( Job Role )

Procurement Professional
State / Province

BUDAPEST
Primary job category

Supply Chain
Company

(0812) IBM Hungary International Shared Services Center LTD.
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
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

BUDAPEST
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 Italian and English language skills (both verbal and written)
·  Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes
·  Client facing skills
·  Project Management
·  Negotiation expertise
·  Supplier relationship management expertise
·  Accurate project documentation competency Experience Required:
at least 2 years' Buyer experience is required in Procurement, preferably in indirect purchasing categories

Profile:
·  Assertive personality
·  Strong communication skills both verbal and written
·  Team player attitude
·  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
·  Proactive character, taking the initiative
·  Attention to detail and accuracy in every aspect of the role
·  Flexibility to undertake any non-routine requests
·  Open for new challenges and look for win-win situations Soft skills: Stakeholder management, project management, Communications skills - written and oral as well
Country/Region

Hungary
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

IT Skills preferred: Lotus Notes, MS Office, Outlook, Ariba, SAP, etc.

Secondary Job Category

Procurement
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.
New Collar Role

Yes
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