**Introduction** The Operations Buyer and Procurement Agent is the acts as an entry point for all Procurement related activities of a client organization. An Operation Buyer and Procurement Agent is responsible for Procurement advisory services, full buyer purchase order placement and for providing support for procurement applications and process related help requests. Operation Buyers are working to ensure smooth operation of category directives in the day to day business. **Your role and responsibilities** * Act as gatekeeper in Requisition process: review requisition requirements, enforce category directives and approve for automated purchase order generation. * Liaise with requesters/suppliers/category managers for additional information or any questions * Act as subject matter expert in end to end purchasing processes * Provide guidance for client specific processes and procedures, including the procurement policy and the execution of category strategies * Provide support in new supplier setups or extensions * Interface with clients and suppliers on payment issues * Ensure audit readiness of all purchasing documents * If questioned, provide ‘how do I’ (walkthrough) application or status support * Gather all relevant information to be included in problem report and escalation to the appropriate Level 2 contact **Required technical and professional expertise** * Apply strong oral and verbal communication skills, fluency in English * Strong team player with direct and indirect project teams * Strong time management and prioritization skills * Precision * Apply Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions * Apply Knowledge of Category Strategy * Apply Business Controls Requirements * Apply skills to ensure high client and stakeholder satisfaction **Preferred technical and professional experience** Dutch Language skills 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.