Procurement Operations Professional - Contract Management

About the Role

Join IBM Finance & Operations, the core function driving operational efficiency, transparency, and strategic financial management within IBM. IBM’s Finance & Operations teams integrate analytical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to enable smart business decisions and foster innovation. As part of this global team, you will operate in a dynamic environment that emphasizes continuous learning, career growth, and diversity of perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze both external and internal client needs alongside supplier solutions to draft bespoke, multi-tower complex outsourcing contracts tailored to meet all requirements.
• Work closely with various internal stakeholders to ensure supplier agreements reflect their specific needs, guiding strategic choices regarding contract vehicles and terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by understanding their products and service models, which supports effective negotiations and contract formulation.
• Lead negotiations with internal clients to align their specifications with supplier offerings at agreed target prices, including presenting contracts and managing discussions with client teams.
• Coordinate with internal client teams to collect timely technical, business, and financial inputs, ensuring contractual agreements comprehensively address client needs.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong background in contract law with practical experience in drafting tailored contracts that protect internal client interests.
• Proven experience drafting intricate, customizable multi-tower outsourcing agreements meeting complex client and supplier requirements.
• Competency in managing supplier relationships with an understanding of their product and service models.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal clients and stakeholders to capture and incorporate diverse requirements into agreements.
• Experience gathering and applying technical, business, and financial specifications within contractual documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background or exposure in legal studies focused on contract law to guide custom agreement development.
• Familiarity with complex multi-tower outsourcing arrangements and their specific challenges.
• Experience deepening knowledge of supplier products/services to craft informed agreements and foster supplier partnerships.