Procurement Operations Buyer (Mandarin Bilingual)

Introduction

At IBM Finance & Operations, we serve as the essential foundation for IBM's transformation, promoting efficiency, transparency, and informed decision-making throughout the organization. Our teams deliver the insights and discipline that steer strategic initiatives, safeguard financial health, and empower IBM to focus on innovation and growth. A career in Finance & Operations integrates analytical prowess with collaboration and inquisitiveness. You will engage with colleagues across various functions and regions, leveraging data, technology, and process excellence to devise solutions that enhance performance and yield quantifiable results. IBM provides ongoing learning opportunities, career advancement, and fosters a culture that appreciates diverse viewpoints. Join us to be part of a global team that drives IBM's progress while cultivating your future in a dynamic and evolving landscape.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Procurement Operations Specialist, your primary function will be to deliver expert support for purchase order processing and execute tactical sourcing initiatives. This role entails negotiating with suppliers, establishing and nurturing relationships with IBM clients and suppliers, and ensuring adherence to IBM Procurement policies.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Purchase Order Processing: Accept requests from IBM clients, negotiate with suppliers, and finalize purchases in accordance with IBM Procurement policies.
• Relationship Management: Establish and sustain relationships with IBM clients and suppliers through proficient written and verbal communication.
• Problem Resolution: Utilize problem-solving skills to address challenges within the purchasing process and reduce any adverse effects on the client's experience.
• Procurement Tool Utilization: Comprehend and effectively leverage procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO-related information.
• Invoice Resolution: Address aged open POs and resolve any blocked invoices for suppliers.
• Exposure to Procurement Tools: Familiarity with procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO-related information.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 Years of Professional Experience in Procurement Process
• Solid experience in an Agile environment with the ability to implement agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in the Chinese language (reading and writing), along with strong communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Outstanding skills in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio/ Blueworks. Familiarity with ARIBA, SAP, and Service Now will be advantageous.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Market Analysis Knowledge: Insight into market drivers, supplier profiles, and negotiating positions to guide procurement decisions, including the analysis of evolving client and market dynamics.
• Contract Management Exposure: Understanding of contract deliverables and reporting requirements to facilitate client procurement engagement while ensuring compliance with IBM's business conduct standards.
• Data Collection Experience: Capability to collect spend and consumption data to support category management activities and identify critical business requirements, utilizing tools such as P2P sourcing applications.