* Responsible primarily for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operation) Category. However, this individual might need to support other categories such as Facilities Management and Facilities Services when necessary * Lead or participate in negotiations for contract extensions and renewals, renegotiation of prices, transfers, etc. * Prepare AR (Award Recommendation) file for contract creation and approval. * Incorporate savings targets and contract requirements into negotiations * Develop a sourcing strategy for suppliers in assigned categories * Create, negotiate, monitor and enforce agreement’s terms and conditions * Act as primary point of contact for assigned suppliers in category * Partner with the customer’s Global Procurement Team to drive Category Strategy * Partner with other IBM team members in other regions for Category Strategy * Collect and relay site specific priorities to suppliers * Lead in organizing and delivering on strategic supplier events, such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings * Maintain relationships with Supplier’s Senior Executives