Tactical Sourcing

Role & Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management & Engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.
• Organise and lead strategic supplier events such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events including RFx, 3‑bid‑and‑buy processes, and e‑auctions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value‑adds to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Contracting & Compliance
• Prepare Award Recommendation (AR) files for contract creation and approval.
• Review, draft, and finalise contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams.
• Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide sourcing guidance.
• Coordinate sourcing timelines and communicate effectively across teams.
• Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations.
• Tools & Reporting
• Utilise procurement platforms such as Ariba, Salesforce, Copilot, Workday, and SAP to manage sourcing transactions and workflows.
• Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communications.
• Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics; prepare reports for leadership review.
• Value Creation & Risk Mitigation
• Analyse spend data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk.
• Ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with business expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.

Education:

• Required education: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Over 5‑7 years of experience in sourcing, including strategic sourcing across multiple categories.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities from business requirement intake to supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including MRO Spares & Services and Facilities.
• Partner with IBM's Global Procurement Team and regional counterparts to align and drive category strategies.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

• Hiring manager and recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.