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 - the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people - 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 Senior Manager, Strategic SourcingThe Indirect Sourcing Senior Manager for Sourcing Execution and Tail Spend is responsible to work on strategic sourcing and a sourcing execution role with the client category sourcing teams, clients stakeholders and to understand their need for running sourcing events, to define and develop a sourcing strategy, manage RFx sourcing for mid to high events, and solicit competitive proposals from qualified suppliers, negotiating with suppliers while delivering results to the customer.
This will require working directly with Client and may be our Genpact Category Management team at times. The major interaction will be with the English-speaking customers, in the process of sourcing project planning and execution.
Responsibilities\xef\x83\x98 Assist the client category team as they work to define their need for running sourcing events. Specifically, helping them draft a requirement or specification document (i.e., SOW, position posting, etc.), document business requirements
\xef\x83\x98 Should have the know-how and experience of identifying savings opportunities by slicing and dicing the spend data. Work closely with the spend analytics team to help with the data
\xef\x83\x98 Work will include creating RFP documents, coordinating supplier RFIs, analyzing responses, and where needed supplier negotiations and selection
\xef\x83\x98 Experienced in pre-qualifying suppliers, evaluation of vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements, order processing & negotiations with vendor, savings tracking, compliance, infrastructure projects, Policy, and Procedure Formulation & Material Management etc. Working knowledge on ERPs such as Coupa etc. will be an added advantage
\xef\x83\x98 Contract related support to the client category team - identifying expiring contracts, liaise with client stakeholders, contract management team to extend or terminate contracts, initiate legal contract with the help of client contract management team based on agreed templates and clauses, monitor contract compliance
\xef\x83\x98 Perform spend analysis, maintain reports, conduct research in support of category plans.
\xef\x83\x98 Work with client category leaders to develop alternate sources to single source relationships, and evaluate incumbent and/or new sources
\xef\x83\x98 The incumbent would be responsible to simplify purchasing for end customers by creating catalogues, punch-out sites and digitization
\xef\x83\x98 Good at communication, presentations, data analysis, reporting etc. as the role require regular update to client
\xef\x83\x98 Leverage best practices where opportunities arise
\xef\x83\x98 Willing to work in different time-zones in multiple regions across the globe
\xef\x83\x98 The incumbent may be required to lead and manage the team and collaborate with internal and external teams in setting realistic and challenging operational goals, and contribute to their accomplishment keeping over all organizational goals
\xef\x83\x98 The incumbent should have managed team and have worked in a client support environment in different time zones, should have good understanding of global markets and well versed with diverse culture
Qualifications we seek in you!Minimum Qualifications
\xef\x83\x98 Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma and strong of sourcing experience
\xef\x83\x98 Experience in indirect sourcing, supplier, and stakeholder relationship management
\xef\x83\x98 The incumbent should have handled and managed different commodities such as MRO, Professional Services, Labor Services, T&L, IT, Facility Management, Clinical Services, Medicare Services, Utilities etc.
\xef\x83\x98 Experience working with global stakeholders, suppliers, and clients outside India
\xef\x83\x98 Demonstrated professional verbal/written communication and negotiation skills in English
\xef\x83\x98 Knowledge of local marketplace, legislation, suppliers
\xef\x83\x98 Strong quantitative and analytical skills, PC, and database proficiency
\xef\x83\x98 Possess strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills an eye towards detailing
\xef\x83\x98 Problem solving ability, conflict resolving capability
\xef\x83\x98 Productivity while working, efficiency
\xef\x83\x98 Client reporting, presentations etc. is a must
\xef\x83\x98 Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
\xef\x83\x98 Having worked in a sourcing execution middle office type of set up - running sourcing events, taking guidance from category leaders, and having strong interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
\xef\x83\x98 Experience hosting virtual training and/or Q&A sessions would be beneficial
\xef\x83\x98 Having worked in MNC for different clients and managed team of decent sizeGenpact 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. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.
Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,\' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.

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