Bare Metal Operations Engineer

Introduction
A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions.
Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI-powered cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.
IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research Software and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM where growth and innovation thrive.

As the Cloud Supply Chain Analyst you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing our cloud supply chain processes using data-driven approaches. Your primary responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Create & submit purchase requisitions while reviewing for accuracy
• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly requirements are completed on time
• Get supplier quotes and update purchase requisitions as needed
• Identify and communicate risks systems issues BOM errors etc. to appropriate teams for resolution
• Analyzing large datasets to identify trends patterns and anomalies in our cloud supply chain operations
• Continuously monitoring and optimizing supply chain performance metrics
• Creating data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes and prioritize tasks effectively

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years experience in purchasing data entry and/or supply chain management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to recognize and communicate risks & issues effectively
• Interact and communicate cross functionally
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment working with a global team
• Familiarity with supply chain software (e.g. Kinaxis Ariba) and databases
• Analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools
• Strong MS Office Skillset specifically in Excel

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with Cloud and Cloud Infrastructure operations
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in Python programming language for data analysis modeling and automation
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics
• Certifications in supply chain management or data analysis (e.g. APICS ISM Tableau Kinaxis)