Supply chain Operations Professional

**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 an Operations Buyer, prime responsibility is to procure basic goods and services, obtain quotation, vendor on-boarding and management, end to end procurement operations, contracting knowledge a must have to evaluate risks and adhere to Client requirements. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Good communication skills with the ability to interact, convey, convince and understand depending on the requirement. * Review requisition requirements * Recognize Non-Catalog Purchases that should be directed to a Catalog Solution * Work efficiently with requester/client for additional information or any questions * Determine Source from Sourcing provided Master File * Negotiate cost savings and terms when applicable (non-contracted sources) * Understand relationships between contracts and can decipher details from contracts. * Procurement of low dollar purchases services (including source identification as needed) * Price and delivery Confirmation * PO Order receipt Confirmation * Working knowledge of ERP Tools supporting Procurement * Knowledge of all client specific processes and procedures * Complete Customer requests for set up of new suppliers including providing applicable information * Interface with clients and suppliers on supplier and payment issues in conjunction with tactical commodity manager * Maintain all relevant supplier documentation * Proficient with reporting/MS Excel to be able to maintain account specific reports and team trackers. * Ensure Audit readiness of all purchasing documents * Work with Stakeholders and Management efficiently * Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline, Ability to work in AU Rotational Shift **Required technical and professional expertise** * Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Supply chain domain * Experience in performing duties as Supply chain Operation Buyer for Global Organizations * The operations buyers will perform activities to Client preferred and IBM sourced vendors * Good Communication skills * Supply chain/Logistics knowledge will be a good to have additional skill set * Comprehensive commercial Supply chain and client facing or consulting experience * Virtual client facing skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Good Communication skills * Supply chain/Logistics knowledge will be a good to have additional skill set * Comprehensive commercial Supply chain and client facing or consulting experience * Virtual client facing skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.