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IBM · Bangalore, IND

# Procurement Tactical Buying

Bangalore, IND Supply Chain & Logistics 

Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted October 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/CC8FBD04A869413F8D58AEBBC5AF22E8/)

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## Job description

### 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

As a Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in sourcing commodity demand in line with the global sourcing strategy. This specialist role is a core specialty in global procurement sourcing and requires deep industry knowledge of the commodity being sourced.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

### Source Commodity Demand
- Understand the demand, establish the appropriate suppliers, and provide cost-effective and high-quality supply in line with the global sourcing strategy created by the particular sourcing council.

### Analyze Data and Benchmark
- Apply data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions and ensure alignment with the global sourcing strategy.

### Negotiate with Suppliers
- Engage in negotiations with suppliers, taking into account the strategic positioning of the supplier with regards to IBM strategic sourcing decisions.

### Document Sourcing Process
- Document sourcing activities in a structured and auditable way to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the sourcing process.

### Build Supplier Relationships
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, influencing them to meet IBM's strategic sourcing objectives.

### Required technical and professional expertise

Indirect Sourcing Experience, RFX, Market analysis, Negotiation, Supplier evaluation, Savings Delivers, Excel Skills.

### Exposure to Sourcing Techniques
- Familiarity with sourcing methods and tools to analyze data and negotiate with suppliers effectively.

### Industry Knowledge of Commodities
- Understanding of the commodities being sourced, including market trends and supplier dynamics.

### Data Analysis and Benchmarking
- Experience working with data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions and drive cost savings.

### Supplier Relationship Management
- Exposure to building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to meet business objectives.

### Sourcing Process Documentation
- Familiarity with documenting sourcing activities in a structured and auditable way to ensure transparency and accountability. Preferred technical and professional experience

### Deep Industry Knowledge
- Experience working with industry-specific data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions and drive cost savings. Understanding of the commodities being sourced, including market trends and supplier dynamics.

### Advanced Sourcing Techniques
- Exposure to complex sourcing methods and tools to analyze data and negotiate with suppliers effectively. Familiarity with applying data and benchmarking insights to inform sourcing decisions.

### Strategic Supplier Relationships
- Experience working with suppliers to meet business objectives, including influencing them to meet strategic sourcing objectives and negotiating contracts. 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 24, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 26, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: Bangalore, IND[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/CC8FBD04A869413F8D58AEBBC5AF22E8/)

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