IBM Procurement Operations Team Leader - Japan (Located in MY)

Introduction

Are you ready to unleash your strategic prowess and revolutionize the way we source our goods and services? We're seeking a dynamic, visionary Procurement Operations Professional to join our team and elevate operational excellence across the organization. In this role, you'll collaborate cross-functionally, harness data-driven insights, and lead initiatives that deliver real impact. If you're passionate about innovation, efficiency, and making a difference—this is your moment.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Lead the team responsible for daily procurement operations, including tactical buying activities using Ariba and Fieldglass.

Manage and support supplier and internal stakeholder inquiries, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Collaborate closely with internal purchasing system teams to ensure smooth procurement processes and system alignment.

Oversee end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations, ensuring compliance with IBM’s procurement policies and standards.

Monitor and drive performance metrics to meet procurement operational targets.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

Support audit and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to internal controls.

Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development within the team to align with evolving business needs.

Participate in Agile way and utilize collaboration tools to manage tasks, blockers, and project updates.

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Lead the team executing IBM’s procurement day to day operations, including tactical sourcing using Ariba and Fieldglass, resolving inquiries from suppliers and internal stakeholders, and working with internal procurement system teams.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for daily procurement operations, including tactical buying activities using Ariba and Fieldglass.
• Manage and support supplier and internal stakeholder inquiries, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate closely with internal purchasing system teams to ensure smooth procurement processes and system alignment.
• Oversee end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations, ensuring compliance with IBM’s procurement policies and standards.
• Monitor and drive performance metrics to meet procurement operational targets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support audit and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to internal controls.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development within the team to align with evolving business needs.
• Participate in Agile way and utilize collaboration tools to manage tasks, blockers, and project updates.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.