IBM Procurement is responsible for the effective acquisition of goods and services that are used by internal business unit clients and deployed on external customer accounts.The Procurement Specialist – IT role requires a driven and solutions orientated Procurement professional that can effectively execute sourcing events, drive cost reductions, negotiate supplier terms and conditions, manage supplier relationships and collaborate with internal business unit clients to meet the business needs.This role reports to the ANZ Procurement Leader.Categories to be ManagedThe IT categories to be managed include, but are not limited to:Technical ProductsTelcoSoftwareProfessional ServicesTechnical ServicesMaintenance and Life Cycle ManagementData CentreNetworkKey ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Leading and executing full end to end Procurement process for acquiring goods and services from external suppliers, engaging business unit clients, developing SOW, executing RFx, negotiating commercial terms & conditions, managing supplier selection and achieving fair valueIdentifying and delivering ongoing cost reduction opportunities with suppliers and internal business unit clients to meet the business targetsNegotiating terms and conditions on supplier agreements that protect IBM's commercial position, risk exposure and brand reputationBuilding relationships with key suppliers to yield productivity, drive innovation and promote collaborationCollaborating with internal business unit stakeholders to deliver value add Procurement solutions and enable external customer wins in the marketplaceAdhering to business control requirements and performing operational tasks that are central to the Procurement function e.g. documentation, compliance, use of IBM tools for contracts and cost savings reporting, etc.Providing the necessary support to the Asia Pacific and/or Global Commodity Leads as requiredAbout the CandidateTo be successful in this role, the candidate should:Have a minimum Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of end to end Procurement experience ideally within a large organisation and a fast-paced environmentBe able to engage diverse internal business unit stakeholders proactively, negotiate desired positions with suppliers effectively and resolve conflict in a timely manner to achieve business outcomesBe a self-starter who continuously seeks out alternatives to deliver an improved solution or value add outcome and who is comfortable working in a matrixed organisationValue personal development and working within a team environmentBe fluent in English
