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Plant Buyer –Assistant Manager– English – On site Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Genpact
Position: Plant Buyer –Assistant Manager– English – On site !
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,entrepreneurialagility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by ourpurpose– 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.
We are inviting applications for the role ofPlant Buyer – Assistant Manager – English – On site Johannesburg!
In this role, the Local Plant Buyer is the main point of contact for the internal customer and manages local purchasing requests incollaborationwith the sourcing and category management organization. This role guarantees efficient contract implementation and acceptance on site, related to one or several sites, and manages and closes out related procurement queries.
Responsibilities:
Analyse low and medium value spot buys for PO < R200,000 that are 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 the 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 for business approval.
Facilitate, manage, and escalate (where appropriate) queries and issues relating to the execution of spot buys to appropriate stakeholders according tocollaborationmodels.
Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel for buy requests.
Resolve claims and issues with spot buys as routed from the helpdesk.
Manage requisition changes or close POs 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 the 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.
Proficient in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Goodcommunication skills(written and oral).
Strong interpersonal andanalytical skills.
What can we offer?
Attractive salary and benefits.
Work in a multicultural environment.
Various trainings (technical & soft skills).
Development opportunities in a …
Title: Plant Buyer –Assistant Manager– English – On site
Company: Genpact
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Business, IT/Tech
