General Purpose:

IBM is looking for a self-driven procurement professional, English language knowledge to support an external client
 
Responsible for executing category strategy and managing the contractual commitments for a given category. 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. Expected travel: approximately 2-3 days a week in first months then will taper as required


Main Responsibility Areas:

• Provide category support as assigned by the Client Sourcing Consultant and Category Strategy Leader
• Owns primary responsibility to achieve client success against all contractual commitments at a category level
• Responsible to understand category deliverables, savings commitments, milestones and obligations, and establish a project plan to meet each
• Develop integrated (tactical and strategic) category sourcing strategy which delivers short term savings and drives category transformation through time
• Provide category leadership and direction to Category Buyers
• Responsible for on- going category management activities including driving supplier performance, demand management savings, and increasing category compliance
• Communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization, primary interface to key category client stakeholders