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Introduction

At IBM Finance & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM’s transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth. Working in Finance & Operations means combining analytical skills with collaboration and curiosity. You’ll partner with colleagues across functions and geographies, using data, technology, and process excellence to create solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable impact. IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us and be part of a global team that keeps IBM moving forward, while building your own future in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Procurement Operations Specialist, you will provide professional support for purchase order processing and carry out tactical sourcing activities. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers, setting up and maintaining relationships with IBM clients and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with IBM Procurement policies.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Purchase Order Processing: Receive requests from IBM clients, negotiate with suppliers, and complete purchases while following IBM Procurement policies.
• Relationship Management: Set up and maintain relationships with IBM clients and suppliers through effective written and verbal communication.
• Problem Resolution: Apply problem determination skills to resolve issues in the purchasing process and minimize negative impact on the client's experience.
• Procurement Tool Utilization: Understand and effectively use procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO related information.
• Invoice Resolution: Clear aged open POs and resolve blocked invoices for suppliers.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Required technical and professional expertise

• Fluent German and English language skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes
• Client facing skills
• Stakeholder management up to C-levels
• Project Management
• Excel skills
• Supplier relationship management expertise
• Accurate project documentation competency
  
  
  Profile
• Assertive personality
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team player attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive character, taking the initiative
• Attention to detail and accuracy in every aspect of the role
• Flexibility to undertake any non-routine requests
• Open for new challenges and look for win-win situations
  
  IT Skills preferred
  MS Office, Outlook, Ariba, SAP, SNOW, etc.
  *PAC – Procurement Assistance Center

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Exposure to Procurement Tools: Familiarity with procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO related information.
• Tactical Sourcing Experience: Experience working with suppliers, including negotiating and setting up relationships.
• Purchase Order Processing: Exposure to receiving requests from clients, negotiating with suppliers, and completing purchases while following procurement policies.
• Category Knowledge: Understanding of specific categories and category suppliers, including market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Problem Determination Skills: Experience working with problem determination skills to resolve issues in the purchasing process.
• Market Intelligence Knowledge: Understanding of market intelligence and benchmarking related to relevant commodities to inform procurement decisions.
• Procurement Tool Familiarity: Exposure to procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO related information.
• Category Supplier Knowledge: Understanding of specific categories and category suppliers to effectively negotiate and manage relationships.