Procurement Sourcing Professional

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 Role Summary The Sourcing Professional supports procurement and sourcing initiatives aligned with established strategies, policies, and compliance requirements. This role focuses on executing defined sourcing activities, supporting supplier engagement and negotiations, and building foundational category, contract, and analytical expertise. Key Responsibilities Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and proposal reviews Communicate with suppliers to gather pricing, proposals, and required information Participate in basic negotiations with guidance and document outcomes Assist with contract development and apply a basic understanding of deal structures Review and analyze small datasets to support procurement decisions Collaborate with internal stakeholders through clear, professional communication Qualifications Basic understanding of sourcing and procurement processes Strong communication, organization, and attention‑to‑detail skills Introductory analytical skills and comfort working with procurement data and tools Willingness to learn, follow established processes, and apply feedback Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise

• Exposure to

Commodity Sourcing:

Experience working with commodity sourcing, including understanding demand, identifying suppliers, and negotiating contracts.

Data Analysis and Benchmarking:

Exposure to data analysis and benchmarking tools and techniques, with the ability to apply insights to inform sourcing decisions.

Industry Knowledge:

Experience working with industry-specific knowledge, including understanding market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory requirements.

Sourcing Process Management:

Exposure to managing the sourcing process, including documentation, auditability, and compliance with organizational policies.

Contract Negotiation:

Experience working with contract negotiation, including developing negotiation strategies and achieving optimal outcomes. Preferred technical and professional experience

Deep Industry Knowledge:

Experience working with industry-specific knowledge, including understanding market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory requirements, to drive effective sourcing decisions.

Advanced Data Analysis:

Exposure to advanced data analysis and benchmarking tools and techniques, with the ability to apply insights to inform complex sourcing decisions.

Strategic Sourcing:

Experience with strategic sourcing concepts, including category management, supplier relationship management, and total cost of ownership analysis. The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing. In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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 We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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. 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. 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. Job Title Procurement Sourcing Professional Date posted 13-Apr-2026 Job

ID 108020

City / Township / Village

POUGHKEEPSIE, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK

State / Province New York, North Carolina Country United States Work arrangement Onsite Area of work Enterprise Operations Employment type Regular Contract type Regular Position type Professional Travel required Some travel may be required based on business demand Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No