**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk. **Your role and responsibilities** Responsible for executing tactical projects according to the category strategy and follow strategy where needed/applicable. This role will report to a people manager within the Procurement Services organization, with business direction provided by a Sourcing Manager. Requires the ability to conduct market analysis, including market drivers, supplier profiles and relative negotiating positions and create and consult on Category management and strategies. Responsibilities: * Provide sourcing support as assigned by the Client Sourcing Consultant and Category Strategy Leader and contribute to operational levels of excellence * Own primary responsibility to achieve client success against all contractual commitments at a category level * Responsible to understand category deliverables, savings commitments, milestones, and obligations- includes supporting reporting, analytical readouts that recognize opportunities to improve * Contribute to integrated sourcing strategy which delivers savings and drives category transformation through time. Deliver and execute on sourcing events to support the strategy, including tail spend management and supplier consolidation * Communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization, primary interface to key category client stakeholders * Punctually contribute to strategic initiatives in close collaboration with Client Category teams and overall organization **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary experience * Fluent Spanish and English language skills * Related experience preferably in indirect procurement categories * Demonstrated negotiation expertise * Supplier relationship management expertise * Strong communication and client facing skills * Self-motivated, assertive and a strong team player with aproactive approach * Time management and prioritization skills **Preferred technical and professional experience** Experience with the following are bonus points, but not necessary. You can learn them at IBM: * Technology: Ariba, SAP, MS Office suite, Outlook * Experience with dashboards, data and reporting * Strong decision-making skills and demonstrated negotiation expertise * Deep sourcing knowledge * Project Management * Project tools competency * Collaboration/teaming techniques * Performing in matrix organization * Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard * Demonstrated understanding of how to translate business requirements into Procurement operations or specifications with best value and customer service * Strong time management and prioritization skills * Attention to detail and quality driven approach * Apply Business Controls Requirements * Apply skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction