Procurement Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Portfolio Leader

Job Description

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
The candidate for the position of Procurement Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Portfolio Leader will have extensive experience in Procurement, contracting and global supply chain management.
The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of M&A strategies, including acquisition and divestiture due diligence experience, acquisition integration and supply chain transition for divestitures, complex supplier issues, legal, intellectual property law principles, supply contracting methodologies and an advanced knowledge of analytical techniques (price volume matrix, quote analysis, project management business cases, etc.).
The M&A Portfolio Leader is responsible to ensure Day 1 continuity of supply for acquisitions and divestitures. Strong client communication and project management skills are required for effective creation and implementation of M&A sourcing and transitional strategies for internal and external stake holders.
In addition, the M&A Portfolio leader must perform effective stakeholder and supplier relationship management and will provide cross communication to assist Corporate Development clients with timely issue resolution. This position reports to the IBM M&A Procurement Manager.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Extensive procurement experience including supply chain integration and transition and supplier contract management.
• 5-10 years of procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7+years of procurement experience.
• JD is preferred.
• High level of knowledge of IBM's Global Procurement Organization

About Business Unit
IBM Global Procurement has the responsibility for achieving the best overall value for IBM and our clients when acquiring or contracting goods, services, and intellectual property assets. Our mission: "Listen for need, source with speed." We continually work to create value by managing costs and risks, engaging in revenue generation opportunities with our sales teams, and providing superior service to our clients as we ensure on-time delivery. Join us as we transform clients' strategies by delivering simple engagements focused on speed, leveraging digitization, cognitive insights, and innovation from suppliers to maximize value.
Your Life @ IBM
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About IBM
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Location Statement
IBM 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.
IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.
Being You @ IBM
IBM 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. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.