Enterprise Services CoE Buyer (North America) - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

Why KyndrylOur 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. For further information on privacy, please visit www.kyndryl.com/privacy.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Enterprise Services CoE Buyer has the responsibility for achieving the 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 performing 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 determine 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 an effective relationship with key suppliers; understand their requirements and longer-term strategies; perform supplier evaluation; analyze changing client/market conditions
• Respond to inquiries from 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 another department, and communicate and negotiate with clients and suppliers through all levels of the 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

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 EducationBachelors DegreePreferred EducationBachelors DegreeBeing You @ KyndrylKyndryl 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 knowMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Primary Job CategorySupply ChainRole (Job Role)Procurement ProfessionalEmployment TypeFull-TimeContract TypeRegularPosition TypeProfessionalTravel RequiredNo TravelCompany(Y009) Kyndryl Canada LimitedIs this role a commissionable / sales incentive based positionNoQuick Apply

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