Bare Metal Operations Engineer

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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)