Strategic Sourcing Buyer with German language

IBM
IBM

Accounting & Finance

Budapest, Hungary

Posted on Aug 24, 2026
Introduction

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Your role and responsibilities

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Buyer with German language to manage end-to-end sourcing activities for Facility Services and other complex direct and indirect categories. You will work in close collaboration with IBM's Germany-based Facility Management client, driving strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier engagement. You will lead strategic sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including market analysis, RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Facility Services and complex procurement categories.
  • Negotiate pricing models, SLAs, KPIs, liabilities, and service agreements.
  • Manage supplier contracts and drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, influence decision-making, and provide procurement expertise.
  • Analyze spend and financial data to develop and support business cases.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Fluent in English and German.
  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, preferably within Facility Services or complex procurement categories.
  • Strong expertise in RFx management, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
  • Excellent contract management, stakeholder management and commercial negotiation skills.
  • Hands-on experience negotiating pricing models, SLAs, KPIs, liabilities, and service scopes.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
Preferred technical and professional experience

• Commodity Market Analysis: Experience with analyzing market trends and fluctuations in commodity prices to inform sourcing decisions and optimize the sourcing process.

• Advanced Sourcing Tools: Experience with utilizing advanced sourcing tools and technologies to streamline the sourcing process and improve efficiency.

• Industry Benchmarking: Experience with conducting industry benchmarking to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement in the sourcing process.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

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