Senior Associate II - Procurement

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Join us as a Procurement Sourcing professional and take charge of acquiring goods, services, and intellectual property assets that propel Kyndryl forward.

In this role, you'll be more than just a negotiator – you'll be a strategic sourcing partner, collaborating with internal and external customers to understand their needs and craft tailored solutions. Your eye for detail and commitment to excellence will ensure that every contract negotiation not only meets but exceeds expectations.

As a Procurement Sourcing professional, you'll navigate the landscape of supplier selection and evaluation, conducting thorough value analyses while ensuring that customer specifications are met. You'll be crucial in onboarding new suppliers, handling all documentation and maintenance requests with precision and efficiency.

Additionally, you'll be the face of our department, representing Kyndryl in engagement opportunities and fostering strong, lasting relationships with key suppliers. Your ability to adapt to changing market conditions and anticipate future needs will set us apart from the competition.
With your expertise, inquiries from customers and suppliers will be met with confidence and clarity, ensuring a smooth and transparent procurement process every step of the way. Your dedication to maintaining audit trails and identifying savings opportunities will ensure that we're always operating at peak efficiency.

If you're ready to make an impact, to drive value, and to shape the future of procurement – then we want you on our team. Join us and be part of something truly extraordinary.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and certification programs. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of IT Procurement, strategic sourcing experience.

• Procurement experience in software or IT solutions.

• Proven experience in negotiating contract terms with suppliers

• Knowledge of IT Products, Networking and Maintenance

• Outstanding communications & self-driven initiative skills

• Proficient in SAP Ariba, Microsoft Office tools 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to operate effectively across a global organization and interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

• Able to influence without direct control and demonstrate developed decision-making capability including negation and collaboration skills.

• Strong critical thinking and critical thinking skills

• Detail-oriented, flexible and ability to interact confidently with stakeholders of all levels.

• Ability to proactively solve problems to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor/ master’s degree.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple and different projects and escalations

• Ability to engender trust in stakeholders in short order

• Flexibility in schedule to manage a global team

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome peo