Enterprise Operations Associate Procurement Consultant - Indirect Professional M
IBM, Austin, TX, United States
Associate Procurement Consultant
IBM is seeking highly motivated individuals with prior procurement experience to join our Procurement BPO team of procurement consulting professionals. Our team provides procurement services to IBM’s external clients across all industry segments.
Responsibilities
Managing multiple competitive bid events for clients (i.e., Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, Request for Information, Reverse Auctions etc.) within assigned spend categories
Analyzing client’s historical spend data in one or more categories in order to identify sourcing opportunities, support category strategy development, and measure compliance with supplier agreements
Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across all levels of the client’s business, procurement, and legal organizations
Negotiating commercial terms and facilitating contracting processes with the client’s suppliers
Analyzing and documenting cost savings versus historical spend to ensure IBM meets or exceeds contractual savings commitments to our clients
Identifying opportunities to transform the client’s procurement organization and policies, and to support the client in achieving its strategic business objectives
Supporting Global Category Leaders and Category Managers with development of category strategies and developing sourcing project strategies
Collaborating with peer consultants supporting our other clients to share and leverage useful templates, strategies, lessons learned, and case studies
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Prior experience leading end-to-end competitive bids and supplier negotiations.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements.
This is a Hybrid position (minimum 3-days per week in an IBM or client office) with approved IBM office locations of Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or another applicable field.
Prefer previous Strategic Sourcing experience in Indirect spend categories including Information Technology, Professional Services, Facilities, MRO, Marketing, Logistics, and Travel.
Client Relationship Management: Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain professionalism in communications with all levels of client stakeholders. On-time delivery of high-quality analyses and presentations.
Data Analysis: Ability to utilize procurement and financial data to understand spending trends within a business, and to leverage that information to identify procurement insights that result in process efficiencies or cost savings for the client.
Strategic Thinking: Understanding of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning. Ability to apply business acumen to focus on key success factors for the organization.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
Dealing with Disorder: Knowledge of tactics and ability to function effectively in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
Microsoft Office: Strong knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office suite. Ability to efficiently and accurately analyze procurement data using Microsoft Excel, and to build client-ready presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Procurement Knowledge: Knowledge of Procurement methods, technologies and processes.
EEO Statement
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Visa Sponsorship
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation range: $74,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year.
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.
Location and Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week in an IBM or client office. Approved IBM office locations: Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX.
City / Township / Village: Research Triangle Park, Austin, Texas, North Carolina – United States.
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IBM is seeking highly motivated individuals with prior procurement experience to join our Procurement BPO team of procurement consulting professionals. Our team provides procurement services to IBM’s external clients across all industry segments.
Responsibilities
Managing multiple competitive bid events for clients (i.e., Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, Request for Information, Reverse Auctions etc.) within assigned spend categories
Analyzing client’s historical spend data in one or more categories in order to identify sourcing opportunities, support category strategy development, and measure compliance with supplier agreements
Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across all levels of the client’s business, procurement, and legal organizations
Negotiating commercial terms and facilitating contracting processes with the client’s suppliers
Analyzing and documenting cost savings versus historical spend to ensure IBM meets or exceeds contractual savings commitments to our clients
Identifying opportunities to transform the client’s procurement organization and policies, and to support the client in achieving its strategic business objectives
Supporting Global Category Leaders and Category Managers with development of category strategies and developing sourcing project strategies
Collaborating with peer consultants supporting our other clients to share and leverage useful templates, strategies, lessons learned, and case studies
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Prior experience leading end-to-end competitive bids and supplier negotiations.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements.
This is a Hybrid position (minimum 3-days per week in an IBM or client office) with approved IBM office locations of Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or another applicable field.
Prefer previous Strategic Sourcing experience in Indirect spend categories including Information Technology, Professional Services, Facilities, MRO, Marketing, Logistics, and Travel.
Client Relationship Management: Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain professionalism in communications with all levels of client stakeholders. On-time delivery of high-quality analyses and presentations.
Data Analysis: Ability to utilize procurement and financial data to understand spending trends within a business, and to leverage that information to identify procurement insights that result in process efficiencies or cost savings for the client.
Strategic Thinking: Understanding of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning. Ability to apply business acumen to focus on key success factors for the organization.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
Dealing with Disorder: Knowledge of tactics and ability to function effectively in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
Microsoft Office: Strong knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office suite. Ability to efficiently and accurately analyze procurement data using Microsoft Excel, and to build client-ready presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Procurement Knowledge: Knowledge of Procurement methods, technologies and processes.
EEO Statement
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Visa Sponsorship
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation range: $74,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year.
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.
Location and Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week in an IBM or client office. Approved IBM office locations: Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX.
City / Township / Village: Research Triangle Park, Austin, Texas, North Carolina – United States.
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