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IBM Tactical Buyer (Languages: German/Romanian/Polish/French /Spanish/Italian) in BUDAPEST, Hungary
Introduction
IBM is seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Tactical Buyer / Sourcing Professional with proven experience to join our IBM Procurement Services team, supporting key client initiatives.
As a Tactical Buyer / Sourcing Professional, you will take ownership of and lead projects.
Along with Category Managers/Strategic Sourcing Professionals, you will also be providing category insights to assist strategy development.
Your role and responsibilities
You will support on-going sourcing activities including driving supplier performance, demand management savings, and increasing compliance.
You will own primary responsibility to achieve client success for the projects/ tasks assigned.
You will act as a trusted commercial advisor and an expert in deriving value whilst meeting operational needs.
You will have a chance to grow strategic sourcing skills and specific enhanced category knowledge
You will network with leading class sourcing professionals to support your role and career path
You will have a career path opportunity into more deep dive category expertise or more broader leadership horizons
Required technical and professional expertise
Strong decision-making skills and demonstrated negotiation expertise
Supplier relationship management expertise and client facing skills
Proactive character and team player attitude
High levels of personal drive, initiative, and commitment to business goals
Preferably fluent in European languages such as Romanian, German, or Polish, though open to candidates proficient in French, Spanish, or Italian as well
Experience in the FM category is preferred, but not limited to it.
Strong communication skills
Minimum 3 years of Tactical Buyer / Sourcing Buyer experience
Preferred technical and professional experience
Experience with dashboards and reporting tools in general
Experience with e-sourcing tools