Procurement Buyer (Japanese Speaking) - Evening Shift - #10507509

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, lets talk

Your Role and Responsibilities
Family Summary/Mission:
To deliver best in class purchasing support of client’s mission through partnership with our customers and a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and integrity

Position Summary/Mission:
Drive compliance by consistently following the laid procedures to validate the content, process a Purchase Requisition into Purchase order with 100% accuracy and quick turnaround time

Fundamental Components & Physical Requirements:
As an Operations Professional, the responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review requisition requirements and work efficiently with requesters and/or client employees to fulfil the requisition in the form of a Purchase Order to the appropriate Supplier.
• Recognize Non-Catalog Purchases that should be directed to a Catalog Solution
• Work efficiently with requester/client for additional information or any questions
• Determine Source from Sourcing provided Master File
• Negotiate cost savings and terms when applicable (non-contracted sources)
• Procurement of low dollar purchases services (including source identification as needed)
• Price and delivery Confirmation
• PO Order receipt Confirmation
• Knowledge of all client’s specific processes and procedures
• Complete Customer requests for set up of new suppliers including providing applicable information
• Interface with clients and suppliers on supplier and payment issues in conjunction with tactical commodity manager
• Maintain all relevant supplier documentation
• Ensure audit readiness of all purchasing documents
• Work with cluster leads and team lead
• Resolve blocked invoices
• Expedite and Emergency Orders and follow up on deliveries
• Perform special projects as needed
  

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Apply outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Apply people and project leadership skills
• Develop Individuals and teams
• Change leadership
• Lead teams in a matrix organization
• Manage Delegation and Tasks/Resposibilities
• Manage performance and contribution
• Apply Business Controls Requirements
• Apply client facing skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Working experience in a client facing / consultative role.
• Working experience in Semiconductor Industry.
• Having knowledge in SAP Ariba is an added advantage.

About Business UnitThe IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing

Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world

Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application

Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.