Operations Buyer (fluent German)

at  IBM

Introduction
IBM is looking for a self-driven procurement professional, with fluent German and English language knowledge to support its prestigious Client from the Semi-conductor industry, headquartered in the USA as Operations Buyer.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Procurement of products and/or services below given clip level
• Meet or exceed contracted measurements in operational delivery
• Communication with requesters and suppliers for information as required (eg. regarding price and delivery)
• Efficient processing of Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders, knowledge of SAP application and other client applications
• Receive and handle email/call help requests from clients and document in SNOW (Service Now) timely and accurately
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of all client specific processes and procedures.
• Resolve blocked invoices and interface with support teams (eg. Accounts Payable), clients and suppliers on payment issues with Sourcing Buyer(s) and/or Category Manager(s)
• Ensure full quality compliance and audit readiness of all purchasing documents, through evidence documented

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fluent German and English language skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes
• Client facing skills
• Project Management
• Excel skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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• Procurement of products and/or services below given clip level
• Meet or exceed contracted measurements in operational delivery
• Communication with requesters and suppliers for information as required (eg. regarding price and delivery)
• Efficient processing of Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders, knowledge of SAP application and other client applications
• Receive and handle email/call help requests from clients and document in SNOW (Service Now) timely and accurately
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of all client specific processes and procedures.
• Resolve blocked invoices and interface with support teams (eg. Accounts Payable), clients and suppliers on payment issues with Sourcing Buyer(s) and/or Category Manager(s)
• Ensure full quality compliance and audit readiness of all purchasing documents, through evidence documente