Job Description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Objective of the job:

Responsible for executing sourcing projects according to the category strategy and follow strategy where needed/applicable. This role will report to a people manager within Procurement Services organization, with business direction provided by a Sourcing Manager. Requires the ability to conduct market analysis, including market drivers, supplier profiles and relative negotiating positions and create and consult on Category management and strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide sourcing support as assigned by the Client Sourcing Consultant and Category Strategy Leader and contribute to operational levels of excellence
• Own primary responsibility to achieve client success against all contractual commitments at a category level
• Responsible to understand category deliverables, savings commitments, milestones, and obligations- includes supporting reporting, analytical readouts that recognize opportunities to improve
• Contribute to integrated sourcing strategy which delivers savings and drives category transformation through time. Deliver and execute on sourcing events to support the strategy, including tail spend management and supplier consolidation
• Communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization, primary interface to key category client stakeholders
• Coordinate and lead contracting process from negotiation to signature, liaise with Legal when needed

• Fluent English language skills is a requirement to support the client
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary experience
• Strong decision-making skills and demonstrated negotiation expertise
• Supplier relationship management expertise and client facing skills
• Deep sourcing knowledge
• Analytical skills
• Client facing skills
• Project Management
• Project tools competency
• Collaboration/teaming techniques
• Performing in matrix organization
• Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard
• Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail and quality driven approach
• Self-motivated, assertive and a strong team player
• Apply Business Controls Requirements
• Apply skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction

• Apply outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Apply people and project leadership skills
• Develop Individuals and teams
• Change leadership
• Lead teams in a matrix organization
• Manage Delegation and Tasks/Resposibilities
• Manage performance and contribution
• Apply Business Controls Requirements
• Apply client facing skills

• Working experience in a client facing / consultative role.
• Working experience in Semiconductor Industry.
• Having knowledge in SAP Ariba is an added advantage.