Job Description

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Inviting applications for the role of Assistant Vice President, Procurement Operations

Procurement outsourcing is a fast-growing market in which Genpact is making a significant investment. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior sourcing expert with a proven track record for delivering value and impact in a large, complex, global environment. The position is a AVP Procurement Manager within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) practice, focusing on:

Support end-to-end delivery of Category specific Global Procurement Transformation programs to improve processes, systems capabilities, and business relationship management for Clients

Leading the delivery of strategic sourcing projects on behalf of our clients and/or Stakeholders

Bring category sourcing expertise in Professional Services, Marketing, IT, Travel, and other indirect categories of spend which will enable us to develop the best sourcing strategy to maximize value for our clients

Responsibilities

This role focuses on supply market analysis, creation of sourcing strategy, increasing spend under management for General and Administrative categories.

Working alongside the other Source-to-Pay Category Leads produce a Category Playbook which provides market intelligence into the structure of the chosen category and insight into how to support purchasing and process improvement

• Provide supply market analysis for spend categories
• Deliver and manage multiple client projects related to G&A spending
• Build Category and sourcing strategies, identify savings opportunities and deliver on savings targets/project objectives
• Drive spends under management, lead supplier negotiations
• Increase referenceable client base and leverage the same to bring more spend under management
• Build Genpact brand in the market as the premier sourcing and category management service provider by representation at events, authoring papers, thought leadership in appropriate forums
• Drive data-let decision making, use of data to make decisions

Client Facing Responsibilities:

Ability to interact with CXO and their Direct Report(s) level members in client organizations; ability to network with key stakeholders effectively and build lasting relationships

Support the Clientxe2x80x99s team to develop appropriate client-based strategies for their sourcing activities

Initiate and manage the development of creative and innovative sourcing solutions; advise on global policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers, tendering and procurement

Leads and drives complex sourcing projects on behalf of Clients

Is able to adapt processes to best meet the needs of Clients and mitigate potential sourcing risks

Optimize use of suppliers world-wide by projects and platforms, ensuring cost savings are generated and service and financial targets are met

Leads and drives complex sourcing projects on behalf of Clients

Successfully negotiates high value/complex contracts with suppliers on behalf of Clients

Procurement process knowledge; understands and executes the Clients Procurement processes, including governance policy and procedures

Has in-depth knowledge of all policies & legislation that impacts on contract formulation; advises the Clients appropriately and seeks input regularly from relevant areas

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum qualifications

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Procurement experience demonstrating a proven track record of delivering successful sourcing solutions

Knowledge of supplier market; proven management of annual spend in the relevant categories

Knowledge of operating Procurement Processes (sourcing and operational) in a business-to-business context

Category Domain knowledge of the following would be an advantage; Professional Services, HR Services, Travel, Office Supplies, MRO, Facilities Management & CapEX Equipment, Supply Chain & Logistics, Freight, Mail Services, IT (including Network Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Consultancy Services & Temporary Labour), Marketing, Pharmaceuticals (including Lab Technology and supplies)

Business and Industry knowledge of either; Investment Banking, HealthCare and Life Sciences, Retail (FMCG), Technology Industries, Service Provider environments

Understanding of the IT, BPM (Business Process Management) outsourced services and IT enabled industries

Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, very collaboratively

Influencing skills, creative thinking/innovative mind-set, strategic thinking

Communicates clearly and with an inclusive style

Ability to manage change effectively; uses straightforward and structured arguments to gain buy in from others

Commercially Savvy; experience creating category strategy and leading multiple complex supplier negotiations, proven track record of delivering savings and other process efficiencies across the sourcing process

Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes, policies, and procedures

Must be willing to travel as needed

Previous experience in Strategic Procurement, Change Management and/or Cost Transformation Consulting / Advisory roles an advantage

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications

Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Experience of people management and leading cross-functional teams, desirable

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 . Follow us on , , , and .

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