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Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM's procurement function oversees $17B in annual spend for IBM and its customers and seeks to continually drive savings and increased value. IBM procurement provides IBM and our clients with end to end Source to Pay services including spend analytics, category strategy, strategic sourcing across multiple categories, tactical buying and procurement operations, all governed by robust and adaptable processes and procedures.

IBM is currently undergoing a procurement transformation that will transform internal procurement, making it an exemplar of digital procurement featuring IBM's automation and AI capabilities and leverage this Client Zero environment as the catalyst to bring these capabilities to our procurement clients.

The US Policy, Process and Operations Focal will be charged with working with both the commercial and Federal Procurement teams, working to reinvent and modernize the current Procurement policies, processes and operations framework and assist with revamping and modernizing the current state of all procurement policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions with the support of the Global Policy and Process Lead. Their focus will also include identifying special compliance requirements that exists in the federal space and working to ensure we have a proportionate compliance posture relative to the regulatory requirement. This role will also develop a broad understanding of the procurement policies, processes, systems and operational elements and server as a liaison between sourcing teams and the broader governance, operations, data, systems and strategy teams. Keys to success in this role will be deep stakeholder engagements, issue transparency and speed of response and follow-up. Partnering with legal and Trust and Compliance to mange expectations and establish a cohesive excalation workflow and resolution process will also be important. An understanding of the overall procurement vision and how it is being developed with a focus on data and AI enablement are critical to success in this role.

*Must sit in the RTP, NC or Herndon or Reston, VA area

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

• Significant years of experience in procurement, operations, compliance, policy or related field.

• Familiar with FAR and Federal regulation implementation

• Experience working in fast-paced variable environment with competing priorities and requiring frequent multi-tasking.

• Commitment to continuous learning and an interest in creative problem solving

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Maters Degree preferred

• Certifications such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) a plus.

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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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