Genpact

Tactical Buyer – Assistant Manager, Polish

Genpact

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇷🇴 Romania

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Procure goods and services, obtain quotation, develop proposals and/or negotiate contracts of low to moderate value/risk consistent with client requirements.
  • Good understanding and experience of RFP / RFX / RFQ is required to be managed via formal ERP / procurement tool-based sourcing. Understanding of eAuction is mandatory.
  • Understanding on upstream and downstream sourcing process, namely S2P and P2P process.
  • Manage Proactive engagements activity for operational planned spend opportunities within defined operational spend levels
  • Manage transactional buying desk activities and support wider category management including 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 both Commercial and Non-Commercial Clauses as per guidance
  • Obtain approval from Client Category Manager on finalized projects
  • Support Drafting of Contract as Client and Senior Buyer instructions
  • Record Savings in the Client Savings Data Base
  • Engagement with operational teams to review pipeline and track savings opportunities
  • Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance with existing procurement contracts
  • Should be able to effectively manage internal / external customers & stake holders
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned with the procurement remit e.g. analysis / reporting etc.
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
  • Act as a single point of contact with the business requestor for the sourcing projects under direct management.

Requirements

  • Language wise: Polish C1 (minimum B2) and English C1 level
  • Excellent communication is key to this role – Both written and verbal.
  • Look forward attitude with positive outlook
  • Mentoring young sourcing professionals within the team.
  • Should reflect great enthusiasm and positive attitude.
  • Adopt to Globalized work culture and environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • 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
  • Lean philosophy / Project management skills would be added advantage.
  • Relevant years of experience of operational sourcing (indirect) and tactical buying.
  • Hands on experience on Coupa (preference) /ARIBA or similar systems for procurement / CRM tools
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Any sourcing / project management certification / course will be a preference.
  • Education – Min graduate in any stream.
Benefits
  • Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation
  • Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
  • Accelerate your career – Get hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities
  • Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day
  • Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
RFPRFXRFQS2PP2Pquotation analysiscontract draftingoperational sourcingtactical buyingnegotiation
Soft skills
communicationmentoringproblem-solvingteam playerenthusiasmpositive attitudeadaptabilityengagementconfidentialitycontinuous improvement
Certifications
sourcing certificationproject management certification