Assistant Manager - Sourcing??

Inviting applications for the role of Assistant Manager - Sourcing

This is a strategic role within the Procurement Function, reporting into the global Category Management Lead, with overall accountability in the following areas :

Bring in the required expertise across Infrastructure & Logistics (I&L) categories such as Leases, Infrastructure Services. Facility Management, Engineering, Site Setup, Transport etc.

To deliver significant Value to Genpact through the strategic sourcing engagements and supplier management activities within the I&L Category. Annual spend value above %24100M

This is a global role hence the incumbent would need to understand global strategic sourcing and should be able to establish vendor connections across regions.

Global coordination and collaboration with the other Procurement teams is key.

Take the Lead and contribute to the Procurement Organization to deliver the results defined by the procurement plan in support of the broader business requirements.

Lead a high-performance team and ensure proper implementation of leading-edge procurement capabilities to become a world class procurement Organisation

Responsibility

Create requests for proposals (RFP) and reviews bids .

Analyze the cost between vendors to make the best sourced product for the organization .

Create contract terms & condition , negotiate terms , and implements services.

Responsible for driving supplier performance, demand management savings , and increasing category compliance .

Contribute and drive for overall priorities according to the defined yearly objectives .

Estimate and propose initiatives to deliver savings within his area of responsability and identify additional opportunities .

Responsible to understand and achieve sourcing category deliverables , savings commitments , milestones and obligations , and establish a project plan to meet each

Liaison with Coordinators & within team to resolve vendor disputes at times .

Prepare MIS for available data on regular basis .

Follow the Purchase to pay (P2P) process . This includes the PR & PO process .

Managing the Budget vs Actual spend with Finance team

Search / Identity / Evaluate vendors , assess their capability as per Organization norms .

Development of new vendors .

Managing timely clearance of payments & handling vendor inquiries .

Vendor database management - Evaluating / Auditing various vendors from time to time for fresh addition / continuity / termination .

Ensuring and driving compliance with all relevant internal and external requirements relating to procurement processes and internal controls

Ensure proper execution and signing of contracts including NDA / BGC before any confidential information is shared for discussions / negotiations

Responsible for Vendor Database internal external Audit

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum qualifications

Graduation degree in Science / Commerce / Business.

Relevant years' experience in Sourcing / Category Management in Manufacturing / BPO industries.

Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Knowledge of MS Office Applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Proficient Understanding of Indirect Spend Categories like MRO, Facilities, Purchased Services & their Buying Patterns

Strong Customer Centric focus with 'CAN-DO' attitude

Proficiency in Analytical & Presentation Skills

Proficiency in Negotiation Skills

Proactive & Persuasive Relationship with Client Stakeholders

Good Exposure to Global Suppliers by Indirect Spend Categories

Proficiency in creation and management of RFI / RFP / RFQs

Moderate understanding of Spend Analysis, Contracts Drafting

Basic Knowledge of SAP / Oracle / Other Legacy ERP Applications

Basic Exposure to E-Sourcing Applications

Preferred Skills

Basic Knowledge of SAP / Oracle / Other Legacy ERP Applications

Basic Exposure to E-Sourcing Applications