P2P Procurement- US Shift

Job Description

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 Marketing & Communication categories such as PR, Media & Advertising, Brand, Creative & Digital, Events, Subscriptions, Merchandises etc. • To deliver significant Value to Genpact through the strategic sourcing engagements and supplier management activities within the Marketing Category. Annual spend value above $40M • 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. • Contribute to the Procurement Organization to deliver the results defined by the procurement plan in support of the broader business requirements. 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 responsibility 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. • Supplier & stakeholders Relationships management • 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