Procurement Sourcing Professional-Japanese Bilingual

Are you ready to unleash your strategic prowess and to help revolutionize the way IBM sources our goods and services? We're seeking a dynamic, visionary Strategic Sourcing Professional to join our team and to help take procurement strategies to new heights! Role Overview: As our Strategic Sourcing Buyer, you will be playing a critical role in optimizing our procurement processes, forging robust supplier relationships, and ensuring top-notch quality and value for our organization. Your mission? To strategically source materials and services essential to IBM’s growth while championing efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. -Strategic Visionary: Develop and execute cutting-edge sourcing strategies aligned with our organizational goals and market trends. Your keen insight will anticipate shifts in the market, enabling us to stay ahead of the curve. - Supplier Partnerships: Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements that optimize value, quality, and reliability. You'll be the bridge between us and our suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation. - Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service. Your analytical prowess will identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement across the sourcing process. - Innovation Catalyst: Champion innovation within our supply chain, seeking out new technologies, processes, and suppliers that offer competitive advantages. Your creative thinking will fuel our quest for continuous improvement. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with stakeholders across departments, including finance, operations, and marketing, to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. Your ability to navigate diverse perspectives will drive synergy and alignment. • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. • Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of driving value through supplier partnerships. • Analytical mindset, with the ability to extract insights from data and translate them into actionable strategies. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization. • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends. • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; English and Japanese proficiency, advanced degree or professional certification is a plus • English and Japanese communication skills sufficient to handle work-related documentation and effectively participate in meetings • Experience using SAP systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass • Industry Knowledge Enhancement: Exposure to deep industry knowledge of various commodities, including market trends and dynamics, to enhance sourcing decisions and strategies. • Advanced Data Analysis: Experience working with advanced data analysis tools and benchmarking methodologies to inform complex sourcing decisions and optimize sourcing strategies. • Strategic Sourcing Insights: Exposure to developing strategic sourcing insights through data analysis, market research, and industry trends to drive effective sourcing decisions. Malaysia Enterprise Operations Hybrid Professional PETALING JAYA, MY