Job Description

Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose xe2x80x93 the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people xe2x80x93 we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI.Inviting applications for the role of SM-S2P
As a sourcing buyer you will manage the end-to-end sourcing projects. Your focus should be on ensuring delivery of sourcing projects to the client with maximum value addition in terms of savings / benefits to the client.Responsibilities

• This is a team management + hands on sourcing ops role. Person will have exclusive responsibility to deliver targeted savings within the in scope spend.
• The person should have experience in managing in scope spend and maximizing opportunities of saving by converting it into addressable / influenceable spend.
• Procure goods and services, obtains quotation, develops proposals and/or negotiates contracts of low to moderate value/risk consistent with client requirements.
• Excellent understanding and experience on RFP / RFX / RFQ is required to be managed via formal ERP / procurement tool based sourcing. Understanding of eAuction is mandatory.
• Understanding on upstream and downstream sourcing process, namely S2P and P2P process.
• Manage Proactive engagements activity for operational planned spend opportunities within defined operational spend levels to drive savings for the client.
• Supervise transactional buying desk activities and support wider category management. It includes PR to PO team.
• Quotation analysis and recommendations, consideration suitability/reliability of suppliers to meet operational requirements and as per Client Procurement Policy/Sourcing guidelines
• Negotiate with Suppliers on both Commercial and Non Commercial Clauses as per guidance. Support junior buyers in their sourcing projects / negotiations.
• Obtain approval from Client Category Manager on finalized projects
• Support Drafting of Contract as Client and Senior Buyer instructions
• Record Savings in the Client Savings Data Base
• Engagement with operational teams to review pipeline and track savings opportunities
• Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance to existing procurement contracts
• Should be able to effectively manage internal / external customers & stake holders
• Assumes additional responsibilities of team lead. Person must believe in role modelling.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication is key to this role xe2x80x93 Both written and verbal.
• Should have a flair of giving presentations to clients (in ops role on savings opportunities to the assigned client and also other sales pitch presentations).
• Mentoring and managing a team of young / mid experience sourcing professionals.
• Should reflect great enthusiasm and positive attitude.
• Adopt to Globalized work culture and environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good problem-solving ability using rationale and wisdom.
• Should be a great team player with high engagement level.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Digital mindset xe2x80x93 Having good exposure to ERPs / other tools would be excellent
• Lean philosophy / Project management skills would be added advantage.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s or equivalent education
• Hands on experience on Coupa (preference) /ARIBA or similar systems for procurement / CRM tools
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Green belt / Black belt / certified lean professional will be preferred.
• Any sourcing / project management certification / course will be a preference.
• US / UK sourcing experience will be preferred.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit www.genpact.com . Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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