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IBM Procurement Sourcing Professional in POUGHKEEPSIE, New York
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
Role Summary
The Sourcing Professional supports procurement and sourcing initiatives aligned with established strategies, policies, and compliance requirements. This role focuses on executing defined sourcing activities, supporting supplier engagement and negotiations, and building foundational category, contract, and analytical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and proposal reviews
Communicate with suppliers to gather pricing, proposals, and required information
Participate in basic negotiations with guidance and document outcomes
Assist with contract development and apply a basic understanding of deal structures
Review and analyze small datasets to support procurement decisions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders through clear, professional communication
Qualifications
Basic understanding of sourcing and procurement processes
Strong communication, organization, and attention‑to‑detail skills
Introductory analytical skills and comfort working with procurement data and tools
Willingness to learn, follow established processes, and apply feedback
Required technical and professional expertise
• Exposure to Commodity Sourcing: Experience working with commodity sourcing, including understanding demand, identifying suppliers, and negotiating contracts. • Data Analysis and Benchmarking: Exposure to data analysis and benchmarking tools and techniques, with the ability to apply insights to inform sourcing decisions. • Industry Knowledge: Experience working with industry-specific knowledge, including understanding market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory requirements. • Sourcing Process Management: Exposure to managing the sourcing process, including documentation, auditability, and compliance with organizational policies. • Contract Negotiation: Experience working with contract negotiation, including developing negotiation strategies and achieving optimal outcomes.
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Deep Industry Knowledge: Experience working with industry-specific knowledge, including understanding market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory requirements, to drive effective sourcing decisions. • Advanced Data Analysis: Exposure to advanced data analysis and benchmarking tools and techniques, with the ability to apply insights to inform complex sourcing decisions. • Strategic Sourcing: Experience with strategic sourcing concepts, including category management, supplier relationship management, and total cost of ownership analysis.
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.