IBM Hiring for Senior Analytics Consultant-Procurement at Research Triangle Park, NC Full Time

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Senior Analytics Consultants are responsible for the implementation, delivery, and ongoing management of multiple external client engagements. They work with external clients, global colleagues, procurement experts, and other teams to successfully deliver services that create more informed and efficient procurement organizations for our clients.

Our team is growing quickly, and we are searching for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced and evolving work environment and enjoy developing new solutions to improve how we delivery value to clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages multiple client engagements independently
• Develops and delivers analytics services as part of consulting engagements
• Builds relationships with client stakeholders to better understand their business needs and deliver impactful services
• Utilizes advanced data analytics leveraging category data, market benchmarks, and procurement best practices to identify actionable sourcing opportunities
• Creates impactful presentations and effectively communicates business value to clients
• Produces visualizations through business intelligence tools that communicate desired outcomes or opportunities
• Project manages cross-team initiatives independently
• Innovates within the procurement analytics space by looking for new solutions and technologies that can drive value to our clients
• Supports sales delivery utilizing knowledge gained through steady state client engagements

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science or other applicable field.
• 3+ years of experience specifically in Indirect Procurement
• 3+ years of experience in client facing/consulting roles or equivalent experience working with executive stakeholders
• 2+ years of experience with data and analytics (analytics platforms, BI software, etc.)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Relocation to Raleigh, NC

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.

This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

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 50 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 offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:

• 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.
• World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM’s learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.
• Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.
• Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).
• Select educational reimbursement opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.
• Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.
• Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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 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.