Supplier Enablement Specialist

IntroductionAt IBM Finance & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM’s transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth. Working in Finance & Operations means combining analytical skills with collaboration and curiosity. You’ll partner with colleagues across functions and geographies, using data, technology, and process excellence to create solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable impact. IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us and be part of a global team that keeps IBM moving forward, while building your own future in a dynamic and evolving environment.Your role and responsibilities * Lead supplier enablement activities, including supplier onboarding, registration, activation, and ongoing support across procurement platforms and processes. * Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding onboarding requirements, system access, electronic invoicing, and procurement process compliance. * Manage supplier add/change requests, ensuring completeness of documentation, validation of supplier information, and timely handoff to Vendor Master teams. * Drive supplier adoption of procurement technologies and self-service tools such as Ariba and other digital procurement platforms to improve transaction efficiency. * Conduct supplier data quality reviews and validation checks to ensure accurate supplier master records and compliance with internal controls and policies * Collaborate with Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Vendor Master, Compliance, and Business Stakeholders to resolve supplier issues and streamline onboarding processes. * Monitor supplier onboarding and enablement metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve supplier experience. * Support supplier communications, training sessions, and awareness programs to increase compliance with procurement policies and digital procurement solutions. * Manage escalations related to supplier registration, onboarding delays, data discrepancies, and supplier adoption challenges while ensuring SLA compliance. * Analyze supplier enablement trends, root causes, and operational performance data to recommend process automation and transformation opportunities. Required technical and professional expertise * 0-2years of experience in Supplier Enablement, Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, Sourcing Support, or P2P Operations. * Strong understanding of supplier onboarding and vendor master processes. Preferred technical and professional experience * Experience with Ariba, SAP, Coupa, Service. Now, Oracle, or other procurement platforms. * Knowledge of supplier compliance, supplier lifecycle management, and procurement controls. * Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management capabilities. * Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills. * Experience managing SLA-driven operations and escalations. * Analytical mindset with experience using reporting and performance metrics. * Experience driving process improvement, automation, or digital procurement initiatives. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.