Procurement Lead

IBM Consulting Procurement Lead

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The Procurement Lead plays a key role in executing a multi-billion dollar federal acquisition program by overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier performance, and driving process improvements. This individual ensures all procurement actions are compliant, competitive, and aligned with program goals. Key Responsibilities :

• Lead procurement efforts for automation-related contracts, ensuring fair, transparent, and competitive sourcing practices
• Establish and maintain procurement benchmarks to measure process efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as procurement cycle time, contract award rates, and supplier performance metrics
• Analyze procurement data to inform sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements
• Collaborate with federal personnel, contractors, and program stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Ensure full compliance with federal acquisition regulations and internal procurement policies

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing strategy, and supply chain management Demonstrated leadership in federal or public-sector procurement environments, including strategy development and process execution Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations, contracting vehicles, and procurement planning Proven ability to conduct procurement analysis and support strategic decision-making with evidence-based recommendations Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders across complex programs Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the U.S. government

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Experience with procurement analytics tools or dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or custom spend analysis platforms) Familiarity with federal procurement systems such as SAM.gov, FPDS-NG, or eSRS Knowledge of supplier risk assessment frameworks and mitigation strategies Experience mentoring or leading procurement teams in complex acquisition environments Exposure to automation technologies or digital procurement transformation initiatives

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