Procurement Buyer with English and German language

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 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

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:

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement
• Previous experience with developing, managing RFxes (tenders/requests for purchase) including facilitating response analysis and assessments
• Proven experience in negotiating contract terms with suppliers.

• Results driven individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to achieve the highest levels of success individually and for the team
• Negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Attention to details
• Fluent in English and German
• Good knowledge of MS Tools (Office, Teams, Planner etc)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Previous professional experience in a similar role
• Procurement experience in commercial software or IT solutions

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 people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

Get Referred!

If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.