Tail Spend Management and Sourcing Professional jobs in Bangalore at IBM

Introduction
Tail Spend Management and Sourcing Professional - This role will be responsible for delivering effective Sourcing strategy by working closely with client Category Managers. The role is expected to identify sourcing opportunities, present the identified opportunities to the category managers and execute the sourcing events along with implementing Cost savings initiatives based on Client's need and adjust Strategies based on experience and industry knowledge - To aggregate, consolidate, automate and eliminate non-strategic volume and transaction load. The role requires to establish strong Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship and ensure Operational efficiency, Quality and Cost effectiveness. Good understanding of the Agile concepts and working in an Agile environment is a must.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The prime responsibility of the candidate is covering, but not limited to -
Procures basic goods and services, obtains quotation, develops proposals and/or negotiates contracts of low to moderate value/risk consistent with customer requirements. Responsible for supporting procurement activities within the region or geography. Works under the guidance of IBM's worldwide procurement teams, Interfaces with suppliers on issues that affect supplier operations and IBM strategic supply issues. Implement supply chain initiatives that provide end-to-end integrated opportunities for efficiency. Responsible for establishing, executing and tracking project plans, utilizing fundamental project management techniques, within specific areas of responsibility. On higher risk contracts, may work under the direction of more senior representatives. Communicates/negotiates with supplier and customer counterparts and management. Assists in the development of business strategies to accomplish business unit objectives.Monitors industry to maintain awareness of current practices. Performs low to moderate risk/complexity supplier evaluations and selections. Assists in supplier evaluations and selections of a moderately complex nature. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

1) Good command in both spoken and written English
Strong communication capabilities with strong ownership & accountability
Must be a quick learner, good team player and an effective problem-solver, self-motivated; able to work independently
Bachelor's Degree
Expert knowledge in procurement/sourcing for atleast 5 years

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise
- Strategic Sourcing Experience
About Business Unit

Global Procurement organization deals with external clients and we support them in Procurement related activities. A strong knowledge of global procurement practices are essential in this job role and being able to apply procurement business techniques ensures the client's needs are being understood and satisfied, the skill of managing client experience is now an expected skill in procurement, and the need to be knowledgeable in end to end procurement is evident. Global procurement are a support function that monitors the business value being created and applying analytic skills allow the procurement professional better utilize the cognitive tools being developed

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Location Statement
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