Strategic Sourcing Professional

IBM
Full-time Bangalore, India other-general
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
Bangalore, India, India

Job Description

**Introduction**
The Client Strategic Sourcing Buyer plays a pivotal role in driving end-to-end strategic sourcing for all sourcing categories across India, APAC, the US, and globally. This position supports client agreements by delivering cost savings, supplier optimization, and compliant procurement operations while translating business needs into high-impact sourcing strategies.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Managing multiple competitive bid events for clients (i.e., Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, Request for Information, Reverse Auctions etc.) within assigned spend categories

Analyzing client’s historical spend data in one or more categories in order to identify sourcing opportunities, support category strategy development, and measure compliance with supplier agreements.

Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across all levels of the client’s business, procurement, and legal organizations.

Negotiating commercial terms and fa...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted: June 08, 2026
Deadline: June 13, 2026