A division of ibm works out of 360 locations in 64 countries, tracking more than 1.5 million assets for both ibm and its clients. the division also deals with about 23,000 suppliers in nearly 100 countries. the individuals who monitor these transactions are engaged in

They are engaged in the aspect of management of a multi-national enterprise involving procurement and supply-chain management. Their work likely involves aspects of international procurement logistics management, coordinating delivery to meet supply and demand, and measuring the effectiveness of alternative procurement approaches.