Procurement Professional for Enterprise Services CoE - US

Company: Kyndryl Holding Inc.
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Procurement Professional for Enterprise Services CoE - US

Apply Job ID 564860BR Date posted 05/19/2022 Location(s) Austin, Texas; Rochester, New York; Sterling Forest, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Southbury, Connecticut; Dallas, Texas; Hazelwood, Missouri; Boulder, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; Lexington, Kentucky; Washington, DC; Columbus, Ohio; Smyrna, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; Iselin, New Jersey; Poughkeepsie, New York; Rochester, Minnesota; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; Bentonville, Arkansas; Columbia, Missouri; Irving, Texas; Lewisville, Texas; New York, New York; Richardson, Texas; Midland, Michigan; Honolulu, Hawaii; Phoenix, Arizona

Why Kyndryl

Our world has never been more alive with opportunities and, at Kyndryl, we're ready to seize them. We design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl is at the heart of progress - dedicated to helping companies and people grow strong. Our people are actively discovering, co-creating, and strengthening. We push ourselves and each other to seek better, to go further, and we carry this energy to our customers. At Kyndryl, we want you to keep growing, and we'll provide plenty of opportunities to make that happen.

Please be aware that we have the Kyndryl candidate zone hosted by IBM for a certain period. If you have applied for an IBM role previously, you will be able to log into the candidate zone using your previous IBM log in details. When in the candidate zone, you will be able to see your previous applications for both IBM and Kyndryl.

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Your Role and Responsibilities

The Enterprise Services CoE Buyer has the responsibility for achieving best overall value for Kyndryl (internal and external clients) when acquiring or contracting for goods, services and intellectual property assets by selecting appropriate suppliers providing optimal cost, quality and delivery. Process meeting all predefined standards for quality, following existing measures and deadlines and also performs negotiations and contracting with selected vendors, providing advice and guidance on commercial issues, as well as duly documenting all deals into the relevant tools, all in compliance with company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

* Ensure effective end to end procurement process is executed in compliance with company guidelines.
* Interact regularly with clients to determinate their needs and develop appropriate solutions.
* Conduct Source Selection and Fair Value determination, while ensuring clients' specifications are fulfilled.
* Ensure successful and smooth orders' flow by creating, developing and archiving proper documentation; complying with standards for quality and deadlines.
* Develop and maintain effective relationship with key suppliers; understand their requirements and longer-term strategies; perform supplier evaluation; analyze changing client/market conditions.
* Respond to inquiries of clients and suppliers associated with the procurement process.
* Maintain effective audit trails for all procurement sourcing activities, including maintaining appropriate contract documentation.
* Identify savings opportunities and ensure accurate recording.
* Negotiate and execute contracts on behalf of the employer within the given delegation authority and company requirements.
* According to specific needs, liaise with other department, communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization.
* Identify and promote process efficiencies.
* Work with Procurement tools.
* Act in compliance with all relevant Kyndryl business conduct guidelines and client driven procurement processes

What we can offer

* Competitive salary & benefits: fixed (Private Life & Health Insurance, Voluntary Pension Fund contribution) and flexible (SZP card, School Support allowance, Travel Pass allowance Budapest/Szkesfehrvr);
* Internal rewards and recognition programs;
* Commuting & relocation support;
* Annual growth-driven profit-sharing bonus;
* Personal and professional development (certified trainings, on-the-job coaching & mentoring, career progression support);
* Flexible work arrangements;
* Open, diverse and inclusive work environment.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Sourcing, negotiation, contracting

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Sourcing, SAP Ariba, Coupa, negotiation, contracting, marketing knowledge, HR services knowledge

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Being You @ Kyndryl

Kyndryl 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Other things to know

Kyndryl offers a wide range of resources for eligible employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to: 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Well-being programs to support mental and physical health. Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money. Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Kyndryl 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.

Kyndryl's Vaccination Policy

Beginning January 18, 2022, all employees working onsite at a Kyndryl, customer or partner location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New hires meeting this criteria will be asked to submit proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of employment. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Primary Job Category

Supply Chain

Role (Job Role)

Procurement Sourcing Professional

Employment Type

Full-Time

Contract Type

Regular

Position Type

Professional

Travel Required

No Travel

Company

(Y078) Kyndryl, Inc.

Is this role a commissionable / sales incentive based position

No

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