[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All IBM jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) · [Search jobs](/search/) IBM · Petaling Jaya, MYS # Procurement Operations Buyer (Mandarin Bilingual) Petaling Jaya, MYS Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on IBM’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/011E220C798A4DF6AB71D9BA4A9CA963/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [IBM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) / Procurement Operations Buyer (Mandarin Bilingual) ## 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 Operations Specialist, you will provide professional support for purchase order processing and carry out tactical sourcing activities. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers, setting up and maintaining relationships with IBM clients and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with IBM Procurement policies. Your primary responsibilities will include: ### Purchase Order Processing - Receive requests from IBM clients, negotiate with suppliers, and complete purchases while following IBM Procurement policies. ### Relationship Management - Set up and maintain relationships with IBM clients and suppliers through effective written and verbal communication. ### Problem Resolution - Apply problem determination skills to resolve issues in the purchasing process and minimize negative impact on the client's experience. ### Procurement Tool Utilization - Understand and effectively use procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO related information. ### Invoice Resolution - Clear aged open POs and resolve blocked invoices for suppliers. ### Exposure to Procurement Tools - Familiarity with procurement-related tools to process POs and document supplier/PO related information. Required technical and professional expertise - Bachelor's Degree - 1-2 Years of Professional Experience in Procurement Process - Good exposure to working in an Agile environment and be able to implement agile way of working. - Chinese language expertise (Reading and Writing), Strong communication skills, including oral communication, report writing, and presentation skills. - Excellent knowledge in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio/ Blue works. Experience in working in ARIBA, SAP, Service Now will be an added advantage. - Preferred technical and professional experience ### Market Analysis Knowledge - Understanding of market drivers, supplier profiles, and relative negotiating positions to inform procurement decisions, including analyzing changing client and market conditions. ### Contract Management Exposure - Familiarity with contract deliverables and reporting requirements to support client procurement engagement and ensure compliance with IBM business conduct guidelines. ### Data Collection Experience - Ability to gather spend and consumption data to support category management tasks and identify key business requirements, utilizing tools like P2P sourcing applications. 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 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Petaling Jaya, MYS[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/011E220C798A4DF6AB71D9BA4A9CA963/) ## More jobs at IBM ### [Procurement Operations - Spot Buyer (Mandarin Bilingual)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/1f118d6ff4398cf1112d/) Petaling Jaya, MYS ### [Procurement Operations Buyer (Mandarin Speaking)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/770c600dd889b35d405b/) Petaling Jaya, MYS ### [Procurement Operations buyer (Japanese Speaking)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/e6588b85a22fb64f5428/) Petaling Jaya, MYS ### [AI Operations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/b84856aa606b746d8e46/) Petaling Jaya, MYS ### [AI Specialist (Technical Support Representative)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/c3e5d98f60f6abeccd6e/) Petaling Jaya, MYS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Operations Buyer, Thailand & Philippines Procurement Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/fd37769888eec8193d83/) Cargill · Nanjing, China +1 more ### [Buyer (indirect procurement)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/ca32e487dd7a6ddf44a4/) Cargill · Gouda, Netherlands ### [Procurement Professional (Operative Buyer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/8d6e3117e71fa92db3a8/) Siemens ### [Global Payments Screening Operations (Japanese & Mandarin Speaker) - Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/ef4e105f3f77c29b4375/) JPMorganChase · Singapore ### [Project Procurement Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/ef6cf54ecf78890c60a4/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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