Procurement Operations

IBM

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 450,000 - 700,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

IBM India Private Limited is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to support purchase order processing, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain relationships with IBM clients and suppliers. You will ensure compliance with IBM Procurement policies and use procurement tools to document PO information.

Key responsibilities include processing POs, resolving invoice issues, and applying problem determination skills to minimize client impact while delivering measurable improvements in

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience with procurement tools and PO processing.
1–3 years of procurement or sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

Process Purchase Orders from IBM clients following procurement policies.
Negotiate with suppliers and manage relationships with IBM clients and suppliers.
Resolve issues in the purchasing process to minimize client impact.
Utilize procurement tools to document supplier/PO information.
Clear aged open POs and resolve blocked supplier invoices.

Skills

Procurement Tools

Tactical Sourcing

Purchase Order Processing

Category Knowledge

Problem Determination Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Procurement Tools

Job description

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

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

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: Ability to apply problem determination skills to resolve issues in the purchasing process.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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, minimizing negative impact on the client's experience.
Category Supplier Understanding: Knowledge of specific categories and category suppliers to effectively negotiate and set up relationships.

Years of Experience:1-3

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

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Procurement Operations

Job ID

127432

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India

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