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IntroductionAt IBM, we know that transformation drives change, and it is in our DNA to continuously transform.
Our Business Transformation Consultants help drive large scale change that spans IBM business units and geographies.
As a part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of driving IBM’s ongoing transformation as a company that continuously innovates and leads the market.
Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM is seeking highly motivated and experienced procurement consultants with 5 – 10 years sourcing experience to join our IBM Procurement Services team.
Specifically, we are seeking to fill the role of an IT Category Manager.
The Category Manager leads sourcing projects for our clients along with category insights to assist in their strategy development across hardware, software, services, telecommunications and other technology related categories.
This is an external client facing, consulting role with travel requirements.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements.
Peak client travel may be up to 4 days/week and 3-4 weeks per month (e.
g.
, early months with a new client); however, steady state travel is purposeful in nature and often less frequent (e.
g.
, 2 weeks per month in most roles).
If you are hired into a Colorado work location, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $85,000/yr to $178,000/yr and is based on a full-time schedule.
Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience.
For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise 6
years’ experience in IT procurement category management with the following skillsets:
Create baseline savings analysis for procurement project using savings methodologies & calculating savings for each methodology.
Communications with all levels of external client stakeholders.
Experience in a client facing role, delivering high quality project deliverables on time and with the attention to detail the client expects.
Familiar with techniques to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with external clients.
Data analysis tools to filter and analyze data to identify factors influencing business performance and to gain greater insight into trends within a business, industry, and customer base.
Ability to function effectively in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
Communicating concepts, tools and techniques, with the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Using effective presentation tools and techniques with the ability to present information to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.
Effective influencing tactics and strategies, with the ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Strategic thinking and planning and ability to apply organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
Familiarity with policies, regulations, and processes of purchasing, with the ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
Familiarity with strategic sourcing methods, technologies, and processes, with the ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements.
Peak client travel may be up to 4 days/week and 3-4 weeks per month (e.
g.
, early months with a new client); however, steady state travel is purposeful in nature and often less frequent (e.
g.
, 2 weeks per month in most roles).
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Excellent influencing and change management skills.
Curious mindset.
High levels of personal drive, initiative, and commitment to business goals.
Strong executive-level communication and relationship building skills.
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Our Business Transformation Consultants help drive large scale change that spans IBM business units and geographies.
As a part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of driving IBM’s ongoing transformation as a company that continuously innovates and leads the market.
Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM is seeking highly motivated and experienced procurement consultants with 5 – 10 years sourcing experience to join our IBM Procurement Services team.
Specifically, we are seeking to fill the role of an IT Category Manager.
The Category Manager leads sourcing projects for our clients along with category insights to assist in their strategy development across hardware, software, services, telecommunications and other technology related categories.
This is an external client facing, consulting role with travel requirements.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements.
Peak client travel may be up to 4 days/week and 3-4 weeks per month (e.
g.
, early months with a new client); however, steady state travel is purposeful in nature and often less frequent (e.
g.
, 2 weeks per month in most roles).
If you are hired into a Colorado work location, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $85,000/yr to $178,000/yr and is based on a full-time schedule.
Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience.
For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise 6
years’ experience in IT procurement category management with the following skillsets:
Create baseline savings analysis for procurement project using savings methodologies & calculating savings for each methodology.
Communications with all levels of external client stakeholders.
Experience in a client facing role, delivering high quality project deliverables on time and with the attention to detail the client expects.
Familiar with techniques to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with external clients.
Data analysis tools to filter and analyze data to identify factors influencing business performance and to gain greater insight into trends within a business, industry, and customer base.
Ability to function effectively in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.
Communicating concepts, tools and techniques, with the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Using effective presentation tools and techniques with the ability to present information to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.
Effective influencing tactics and strategies, with the ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Strategic thinking and planning and ability to apply organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
Familiarity with policies, regulations, and processes of purchasing, with the ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
Familiarity with strategic sourcing methods, technologies, and processes, with the ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements.
Peak client travel may be up to 4 days/week and 3-4 weeks per month (e.
g.
, early months with a new client); however, steady state travel is purposeful in nature and often less frequent (e.
g.
, 2 weeks per month in most roles).
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Excellent influencing and change management skills.
Curious mindset.
High levels of personal drive, initiative, and commitment to business goals.
Strong executive-level communication and relationship building skills.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
