Procurement Tactical Buying

Introduction

At IBM Finance & Operations, we serve as the foundation of IBM’s transformation—improving efficiency, increasing transparency, and enabling smarter decision-making across the business. Our teams deliver the insight and rigor that support strategy, strengthen IBM’s financial position, and help IBM invest in innovation and growth. In Finance & Operations, you combine analytical capability with teamwork and curiosity. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across functions and geographies, applying data, technology, and process excellence to develop solutions that enhance performance and produce measurable outcomes. IBM provides continuous learning, career growth opportunities, and a culture that welcomes diverse perspectives. Join our global organization and help move IBM forward—while shaping your own future in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing commodity demand in accordance with the global sourcing strategy. This specialty procurement role in global sourcing requires strong industry knowledge of the specific commodity being sourced.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Source Commodity Demand: Gain a clear understanding of demand, identify and establish suitable suppliers, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality supply in line with the global sourcing strategy defined by the relevant sourcing council.
• Analyze Data and Benchmark: Use data analysis and benchmarking insights to support sourcing decisions and maintain alignment with the global sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate with Suppliers: Participate in supplier negotiations, considering the supplier’s strategic positioning in relation to IBM strategic sourcing decisions.
• Document Sourcing Process: Record sourcing activities in a structured and auditable format to support transparency and accountability throughout the sourcing process.
• Build Supplier Relationships: Develop and sustain supplier relationships, guiding suppliers to meet IBM’s strategic sourcing goals.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Indirect Sourcing Experience, RFX, Market analysis, Negotiation, Supplier evaluation, Savings Delivers, Excel Skills.

• Exposure to Sourcing Techniques: Knowledge of sourcing methods and tools used to analyze data and negotiate with suppliers effectively.
• Industry Knowledge of Commodities: Understanding of the commodities being sourced, including market trends and supplier dynamics.
• Data Analysis and Benchmarking: Experience applying data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions and drive cost savings.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Experience building and maintaining supplier relationships to support business objectives.
• Sourcing Process Documentation: Familiarity with documenting sourcing activities in a structured and auditable manner to ensure transparency and accountability.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Deep Industry Knowledge: Experience applying industry-specific data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions and drive cost savings, with an understanding of the commodities being sourced, including market trends and supplier dynamics.
• Advanced Sourcing Techniques: Exposure to sophisticated sourcing methods and tools to analyze data and negotiate with suppliers effectively, including familiarity with applying data and benchmarking insights to support sourcing decisions.
• Strategic Supplier Relationships: Experience partnering with suppliers to meet business objectives, including influencing suppliers to achieve strategic sourcing targets and negotiating contracts.