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Senior Sourcing Lead - Technology and/or Services

IBM

Budapest, Hungary

On-site

Full-time

1mo ago

Benefits & Perks

•401(k) matching

•Flexible work arrangements

•Parental leave

•Team events and activities

•Generous paid time off and holidays

•Professional development budget

•Flexible Hours

•Parental Leave

•Learning

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TypeScript

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

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IBM

Senior Sourcing Lead

Technology and/or Services

2 weeks ago• Budapest, Hungary
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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About Us

IBM researches, develops, manufactures, and markets technology products ranging from mainframe computers to cognitive solutions, always with a core drive to innovate and explore new fields.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Technology

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Introduction

At IBM Finance & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM's transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth. Working in Finance & Operations means combining analytical skills with collaboration and curiosity. You'll partner with colleagues across functions and geographies, using data, technology, and process excellence to create solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable impact. IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us and be part of a global team that keeps IBM moving forward, while building your own future in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Your role and responsibilities

Lead complex sourcing deals, including multi-stage bids, commercial and legal negotiations, contract implementation
Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with the company's business objectives
Conduct thorough market analysis to identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate favorable contracts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives
Develop and maintain a robust supplier qualification and performance management system
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations
Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Participate in the development and implementation of procurement systems and tools.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Bachelor's and/or graduate degree in supply chain management, business administration, law, finance or a related field
Fluency in English with Arabic/ Czech/ French or Spanish language knowledge

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Experience working in multiple regions and managing procurement in different countries and through remote teams
Ability to support sourcing activities across geographies, with flexibility of working hours
Multi-company/sector experiences
Strong understanding of procurement principles, processes, and best practices
Demonstrated skills in utilizing data to analyze cost modeling scenarios and make sourcing recommendations
Proven negotiation and contract drafting, analysis and management skills
Proficiency in Ariba Sourcing
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, understanding of cost levers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and leverage strong relationships and networks both within and outside the organization Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT:

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS:

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary Job ID: IBM-85606Employment Type: OTHERPosted: 2026-01-11T18:48:16Apply on company site

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