**Introduction**
The prime responsibility of the Catalog & Contract Administrator is to procure basic goods and services, obtain quotations, develop proposals, and/or negotiate contracts of low to moderate value/risk consistent with customer requirements. This role supports procurement activities within the region or geography, working under the guidance of IBM's worldwide procurement teams. Key duties include interfacing with suppliers on issues affecting supplier operations and IBM strategic supply issues; implementing supply chain initiatives for end-to-end efficiency; establishing, executing, and tracking project plans using fundamental project management techniques; communicating/negotiating with supplier and customer counterparts and management; assisting in developing business strategies to meet business unit objectives; participating in procurement activities across multiple business units; monitoring industry practices; performing low to moderate risk/complexity supplier ev...