Procurement Sourcing Professional - (Mandarin Bilingual)

IBM; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM procurement professionals seek a self-driven Procurement Sourcing Buyer to support an external client environment within a BPO framework. You will manage sourcing activities, support the client’s category management team, and ensure contractual commitments are met across assigned categories and countries.

You will be part of both the IBM Budapest Procurement Service organization and the extended client team, receiving business guidance from both sides.

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing support as directed by the client’s Procurement Sourcing Lead and Category Strategy Leader.
• Own category-level performance and ensure delivery against contractual commitments.
• Understand and support category deliverables, savings targets, and reporting requirements.
• Execute sourcing events aligned with client strategies and transformation goals.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence within the sourcing function.

Job description

As a self-driven Procurement Sourcing Buyer, you will support an external client environment within a BPO framework. You will be responsible for managing sourcing activities, supporting the client’s category management team, and ensuring contractual commitments are met across assigned categories and countries. This role involves conducting tendering activities, market analysis, supplier negotiations, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will be part of both the IBM Budapest Procurement Service organization and the extended client team, receiving business guidance from both sides.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing support as directed by the client’s Procurement Sourcing Lead and Category Strategy Leader.
• Own category-level performance and ensure delivery against contractual commitments.
• Understand and support category deliverables, savings targets, and reporting requirements.
• Execute sourcing events aligned with client strategies and transformation goals.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence within the sourcing function.

Key Stakeholders

• (External) End Users / Business Units (Stakeholders)
• Client and IBM Category Strategy Leaders
• Finance Team and Payables
• IBM Procurement Operations Team
• Suppliers

Scope of Work

• Execute sourcing activities across assigned indirect procurement categories.
• Support client category strategies through tendering, supplier consolidation, and tail spend management.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier profiling, and negotiation planning.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and ensure compliance with client policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet savings targets and contractual obligations.
• Participate in quarterly business travel, subject to client needs and account scope.

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