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 the applications for buyer
responsibilities:
* understands procurement of goods and services. Obtains quotation, develops proposals and/or negotiates contracts of low value/risk consistent with client requirements.
* supports the delivery of tactical buying activity for operational planned spend opportunities within defined operational spend levels
* manage transactional buying desk activities and raising purchase orders
* 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 commercial clauses as per guidance
* obtain approval from client category manager on finalized projects
* record savings in the client savings data base
* engagement with operational teams to review pipeline and track savings opportunities
* work closely with onshore procurement team and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance to existing procurement contracts
* should be able to manage internal / external customers & stake holders
* assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
required experience and skills:
experience of operational and tactical buying and procurement as part of the overall procurement strategy, and supporting procurement process like purchase order (po) preparation, amendment, issuance and follow up with the suppliers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery
domain :
purchasing experience (indirect spend)
systems & tools :
* hands on experience on coupa (preference) /ariba or similar systems for procurement / crm tools
* ms office
language:
* english for india positions
* bilingual for other service delivery positions
* core/general business:
* ability of negotiating with suppliers
* good problem solving ability
* strong focus on accuracy and timeline
* good verbal and written communication skills
* team player, high motivation, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility
* protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
preferred experience:
* supplier management experience
* personal effectiveness; energetic and self motivated
* ability to use influencing techniques
* proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively
* ability to manage change effectively; uses straightforward and constructive arguments to gain buy-in from others
* strong analytical and financial skills demonstrated success working in a team environment
* exercises sound judgement on day to day business problems and provides recommendations for solving course correction
* ability to act on own initiative
* communicates clearly and with an inclusive style
* collaborative and cross cultural
* proficiency in microsoft office suite applications
* strong analytical skills; ms excel capability and ability to do build cost and saving models with multiple "what if" scenarios
* strong organizational skills
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. Get to know us at and on linkedin, x, youtube, and facebook.
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