Description

Introduction

The Business Transformation Consultant (Procurement Process Architect) is responsible for the identification and enablement of all process related activities for the Procurement Process Team. The Procurement Process Architect may individually execute or lead a team of process subject matter experts to execute process activities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Reviewing a client's current state processes, procedures, practices, and policies
• Developing materials for and conducting a Process workshop based on Design Thinking principles
• Identifying and creating a list of potential Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and other transformational opportunities
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement through RPA. Work collaboratively with client, Automation Process Consultant IBM delivery lead to prioritize initiatives and obtain agreement on initiatives to pursue and timelines for implementation
• Assembling and leading subject matter experts to assess feasibility of the agreed opportunities
• Providing process expertise and best practices input through all phases of Transition
• Researching, identifying, documenting, and training internal IBM team about transformational opportunities and initiatives
• Supporting sales events as needed
• Constructing process and procedure hierarchy comprised of a list of documentation (Desk Top Procedures) required covering all in scope services and, at a minimum, satisfying all IBM owned activities in the Statement of Work
• Support client in validating process design with broader business community
• Draft Desktop procedures, review with Delivery Leadership and client and obtain required approvals.
• Provide input to overall project plan and report status based on established cadence for both internal and external review. (If there are two roles this belongs on both)
• Support Supplier Enablement activities on new or transformed purchasing platform.
• Support Knowledge Transfer activities through a train-the-trainer approach and/or on site or remote Knowledge Cascade.
• Facilitate discussions between delivery and technical teams involving configuration of IBM-owned tools.
• Support all levels of testing as required (unit, integration, UAT)
• Offer additional support as required during hypercare period including DTP validation and updates, training reinforcement, and reporting.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Familiarity with Source to Procure processes and previous experience performing transformational activities, automation, and procurement operations;
• Experience with outsourcing engagements or similar client facing work;
• Experience managing small to medium scope projects in an agile environment with multiple priorities;
• Experience with system design and implementation;
• In-depth understanding of transformation initiatives including Robotics, Cognitive Analytics, and Design Thinking;
• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 75% of the time;
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Visio is required.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Knowledge of IBM's Procurement BPO offering, procurement process, and the general IBM Procurement process;
• Understanding of working with workflow portals such as ServiceNow;
• Proficiency in MS Project and IBM BlueWorks Live;
• 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

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.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

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.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Business Transformation Consultant - Procurement Process Architect

Date posted

30-Oct-2025

Job ID

70308

City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, New York

State / Province

New York, North Carolina

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

118,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

203,000.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Up to 80% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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