Plant Buyer

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Genpact Full time

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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- In this role, The Local Plant Buyer is the main point of contact for the internal customer and manages local purchasing requests in collaboration with the sourcing and category management organization and guarantees efficient contract implementation and acceptance on site, related to one or several sites. Also, managers and closes out related procurement queries._

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- Responsibilities_
- _Analyse low and medium value spot buys for PO < R200,000 that is not repetitive purchases._
- _Identify and escalate repetitive low & medium value spot buys to the Country Category Managers for strategic analysis and sourcing._
- _Search for potential suppliers within preferred supplier lists and identify additional suppliers if not on preferred supplier lists._
- _Conduct RFQ (negotiation, supplier selection) and support responding suppliers in case of commercial or system related issues._
- _Facilitate clarification of technical questions between internal stakeholders and suppliers where required._
- _For selected buys follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process._
- _Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine PO terms and conditions._
- _Update Free Text purchase requests to ensure all relevant info is in place in order business can make decision on approval._
- _Facilitate, manage and escalate (where appropriate) queries and issues relating to the execution of spot buys to appropriate stakeholders and interfaces (global or regional) according to collaboration models._
- _Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel for buy request._
- _Where routed from the helpdesk, resolve claims and issues with spot buys_
- _Manage requisition changes or close PO if no longer needed_
- _Manage PO changes: Upon supplier/user request to amend POs, follow up with user/supplier to determine feasibility; change/modify POs if needed. If no resolution can be achieved escalate to team lead and other responsible persons using standard procedures_
- Qualifications we seek in you_
- Minimum qualifications_
- _Technical degree preferred or additional experience/expertise_
- _Relevant years of experience in sourcing/procurement function_
- _Prior work experience in manufacturing industry_
- Preferred qualifications_
- _Skilled in using equipment and software programs needed to provide services in a timely manner (Oracle, Microsoft suite of tools);_
- _Strong Sourcing and Procurement functional knowledge_
- _Good communication Skills (Written and Oral)_
- _Strong interpersonal and analytical skills_
- What can we offer?_
- _Attractive salary and benefits such as Medical Aid, Retirement and risk benefits_
- _Work in a multicultural environment;_
- _Various trainings (technical & soft skills);_
- _Development opportunities in a growing multinational company;_

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Job_**_Management Trainee_

**_ Primary Location_**_South Africa-Johannesburg_

**_ Schedule_**_Full-time_

**_ Education Level_**_Associate's Degree/College Diploma_

**_ Job Posting_**_May 16, 2024, 3:10:34 PM_

**_ Unposting Date_**_Ongoing_
- Master Skills List_Operations_
- Job Category_Full Time_


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