Tactical Sourcing

Introduction

Your Role And Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.
• Organize 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 finalize 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

• Utilize 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

• Analyze 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.
  

Preferred Education

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