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.
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Inviting applications for the role of Management Trainee – Buyer (Triaging)
As a triage buyer you will manage the correct queue for each request. Your focus should be to ensure that in minimum possible time frame, right decision is taken in terms of checking the details of each request and taking right action to put each request in the correct queue of Buying Channels OR route them via a formal sourcing project (in case there is any opportunity of savings, or any value addition to the client eg vendor consolidation etc).
Responsibilities
• Understanding on upstream and downstream sourcing process, namely S2P and P2P process.
• Good knowledge on creation of Buying Channels / Procure goods and services, obtains quotation, develops proposals and/or negotiates contracts of low to moderate value.
• Experience / knowledge of nature of requests raised by businesses and evaluating opportunities of savings from those requests.
• Manage transactional buying desk activities.
• Key would be to ensure that each request is forwarded to the correct channel for action in min possible time frame (eg Sourcing Channel / Direct buying channel etc).
• Managing PO related process and vendor set up.
• Engage with business and influence them to go via the sourcing route wherever the request has savings / value addition opportunities.
• Work closely with sourcing buyers and continue to recommend / discuss savings opportunities on reactive requests.
• Should be able to effectively manage internal / external customers & stake holders
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned with the procurement remit eg analysis / reporting etc
Minimum Qualifications we seek in you!
• Relevant experience preferably in P2P profile.
• Hands on experience on any procurement ERP (Coupa / ARIBA etc) will be preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience of working in Global environment will be preferred.
• Education – Min graduate in any stream. Any Master degree would be preferred. Any tech qualification would be preferred.
Other important skill set
• Excellent communication is key to this role – Both written and verbal.
• Must be a great team player.
• Should reflect great enthusiasm and positive attitude.
• Adopt to Globalized work culture and environment.
• Good problem-solving ability using rationale and wisdom.
• Should be a great team player with high engagement level.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Digital mindset – Must be able to adapt to multiple ERPs / tools in a high paced digital environment. Having good exposure to ERPs / other tools would be excellent
The offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity.
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