Italian speaking Tactical Buyer

IBM is looking for a self-driven procurement professional, with fluent Italian and English language knowledge to support its prestigious Client from the Pharmaceutical industry as Tactical Buyer. Manage tactical sourcing projects (i.e. spot buy, project-based purchasing) individually. Perform periodic analyses within managed commodity scope to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities and tactical initiatives. Support Category Managers’ work and the Category strategy as required. Negotiate and contract suppliers. Additional responsibilities Provide multi-category support assigned by the sourcing lead, coming from main stakeholders. Execute competitive bid events. Analyze changing client/market conditions. Interface with Strategic Sourcing Team to implement strategic contracts at a tactical level. Support client specific category strategies. Re-direct tactical spend through strategic contracts/channels as appropriate. Promote process efficiencies through focus on automated channels. Track and report supplier performance, resolve supplier issues. Stakeholder relationship management Fluent Italian and English language skills both verbal and written Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes Client facing skills Project Management Negotiation expertise Supplier relationship management expertise Accurate project documentation competency Profile: Assertive personality Strong communication skills both verbal and written Team player attitude Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proactive character, taking the initiative Attention to detail and accuracy in every aspect of the role Flexibility to undertake any non-routine requests Open for new challenges and look for win-win situations MS Office, Outlook, Ariba, SAP, etc. Hungary Enterprise Operations Hybrid Professional BUDAPEST, HU (0812) IBM Hungary International Shared Services Center LTD.