Procurement Tactical Buyer with Greek and English language

Job description

·  Review and validate sourcing documentation, interlock with sourcing buyers as needed and request clarifications. Store relevant documentation in the designated tools.
·  Purchase order processing in the ERP system
·  Work with internal client teams, sourcing buyers and supplier contacts to ensure seamless processing of orders and resolve issues as required;
·  Ongoing purchase order management and follow-up activities; support invoice queries as needed
·  Non-core strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management activities, such as solicitation of quotations with suppliers, transactional negotiations and supplier management activities
·  Contract management as assigned
·  Monthly reporting on various activities as assigned

Auto req ID

294212BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Procurement Professional
State / Province

SOFIA
Primary job category

Supply Chain
Company

(0023) IBM Bulgaria Ltd.
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

SOFIA
Being You @ IBM

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
·  Competencies for working with ERP systems such as SAP, CAAPS, etc.
·  Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment.
·  Highly organized with very strong attention to detail.
·  Willingness to work independently, take initiative and pursue resolution of issues with requisite tenacity.
·  Ability to communicate effectively in English and Greek (fluency in both languages).
Country/Region

Bulgaria
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Multitasking and time management skills.
Secondary Job Category

Procurement
Eligibility Requirements

Work permit
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

No Track
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
Introduction

Procurement Buyer has the responsibility for achieving best overall value for IBM (internal and external clients) when acquiring or contracting for goods, services and intellectual property assets by selecting appropriate suppliers providing optimal cost, quality and delivery. Such Procurement professional executes both the operational part of Procurement Process meeting all predefined standards for quality, following existing measures and deadlines and also performs negotiations and contracting with selected vendors, providing advice and guidance on commercial issues, as well as duly documenting all deals into the relevant tools, all in compliance with company guidelines.
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About Business Unit

Procurement's mission at IBM is to ensure the best value is achieved for our clients when doing business through third party suppliers. Procurement's role is critical for the success of the company, as we help deliver new opportunities to IBM, thus fast-growing the portfolio.
The Procurement Center in Sofia first opened in 2006 joining the IBM Locations in Bulgaria. Today, we offer a full array of Procurement roles, involving supplier selection and negotiations, contracts handling, pricing comparisons, clients support, invoicing and compliance activities for clients and suppliers all over EMEA. In 12 years our employees have grown to handle complex deals and maintain the relationship with key major suppliers of IBM.
The Procurement organization at IBM is the one accelerating IBM's journey in being a true Agile company. We are transforming and applying an ambitious approach to every task, looking at increasing the use of automation in our processes in view of clients success.
If you want to work in a team of professionals that are in the center of making IBM service a premium one for clients all over the globe, join us!
If you are looking for ways to upgrade your language skills, master the art of negotiating, work in a global environment, transform processes and receive end to end knowledge of Procurement, this is your way into the IBM world!
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