Job Opportunities in United States

Introduction
IBM Global Procurement is guided by our mission to be the exemplar of digital procurement. Our Global Procurement team is seeking highly talented candidates with passion for solving problems through data and analytics within a procurement and supply chain setting. Positions are offered in Raleigh, NC (Research Triangle Park), and New York, NY. Further, expand your supply chain management knowledge and build a solid foundation towards a career in Global Procurement.
Estimated start date: 14 July 2025

Your Role and Responsibilities

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  Data Analysis: Leverage data and benchmarking insights to support sourcing decisions.
  
• Procurement Knowledge: Possess broad knowledge across Procurement, with a holistic understanding of the role and its context within the organization.
  
• Functional Understanding: Have a comprehensive understanding of all functional elements of Procurement, without specializing in one area.
  
• Sourcing Techniques: Apply key skills around sourcing techniques to achieve cost-effective and high-quality supply.
  
• Supplier Benchmarking: Conduct supplier benchmarking to identify best practices and optimize sourcing activities.
  
• Demand Understanding: Understand demand and provide cost-effective and high-quality supply in line with stakeholder expectations.
  
• Documentation: Document sourcing activities in a structured and auditable way throughout the sourcing process.
  
• Support Significant Spending Decisions: Provide critical support for significant spending decisions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve sourcing processes and outcomes.
  
• Support Global Procurement organization, responsible for supporting internal and/or external clients
  
• Act in compliance with all relevant IBM business conduct guidelines and client-driven procurement processes
  

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

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  Experience with data analytics and/or data visualization tools
  

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Basic knowledge and experience in procurement or supply chain

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Location Statement IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.

• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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