Assistant Vice President, Sourcing Operations

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Inviting applications for the role of Assistant Vice President Sourcing Operations
Procurement outsourcing is a fast-growing market in which Genpact is making a significant investment. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior sourcing expert with a proven track record for delivering value and impact in a large complex global environment. The position is a AVP -Sourcing and Procurement within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) practice focusing on:

Support end-to-end delivery of Category specific Global Procurement Transformation programs to improve processes systems capabilities and business relationship management for Clients
Bring category sourcing expertise in Professional Services Marketing IT Travel and other indirect categories of spend which will enable us to develop the best sourcing strategy to maximize value for our clients

Responsibilities
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Working alongside the other Source-to-Pay Category Leads produce a Category Playbook which provides market intelligence into the structure of the chosen category and insight into how to support purchasing and process improvement
Leads team through sourcing contracting and purchasing to leverage buying power and recommends appropriate sourcing strategies and tactics supports opportunistic tactical negotiations.
Ensure Monthly/Quarterly KPI SLA are met as per the customer requirements.
Leads and manages multiple customer teams supporting various transactional tactical and strategic procurement and sourcing activities
Supports baseline process and helps determine and capture specific cost savings
Provides guidance and manages the Buyers to ensure they meet service level agreements and adhere to Purchasing strategies
Establishes and sets the strategic direction of the operations teams
Supports Sales and Practice teams on new opportunities and proposals
Participate and contribute in the performance review of the function.
Develop review and improve the performance of the team under him/her
Provide supply market analysis for spend categories
Deliver and manage multiple client projects related to G&A spending
Build Category and sourcing strategies identify savings opportunities and deliver on savings targets/project objectives
Drive spends under management lead supplier negotiations
Increase referenceable client base and leverage the same to bring more spend under management

Client Facing Responsibilities:
Ability to interact with CXO and their Direct Report(s) level members in client organizations; ability to network with key stakeholders effectively and build lasting relationships
Support the Clients team to develop appropriate client-based strategies for their sourcing activities
Initiate and manage the development of creative and innovative sourcing solutions; advise on global policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers tendering and procurement
Leads and drives complex sourcing projects on behalf of Clients
Is able to adapt processes to best meet the needs of Clients and mitigate potential sourcing risks
Optimize use of suppliers world-wide by projects and platforms ensuring cost savings are generated and service and financial targets are met
Leads and drives complex sourcing projects on behalf of Clients
Successfully negotiates high value/complex contracts with suppliers on behalf of Clients
Procurement process knowledge; understands and executes the Clients Procurement processes including governance policy and procedures
Has in-depth knowledge of all policies & legislation that impacts on contract formulation; advises the Clients appropriately and seeks input regularly from relevant areas

Additional areas of focus:
Lead or assist in developing proposals / parts of proposals in direct procurement service line.
Assist the sales team in pitching to new prospects.
Assist global teams in direct procurement function as and when required.
Stay abreast of relevant competitor information and share it with the corporate planning team and other teams as applicable.
Identify gaps in the talent pool and take appropriate action (select or train people) to bridge the gap.
Effectively train team members to enhance skill sets/performance.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum qualifications

Degree or equivalent professional qualification
Procurement experience demonstrating a proven track record of delivering successful sourcing solutions
Knowledge of supplier market; proven management of annual spend in the relevant categories
Knowledge of operating Procurement Processes (sourcing and operational) in a business-to-business context
Category Domain knowledge of the following would be an advantage; Professional Services HR Services Travel Office Supplies MRO Facilities Management & CapEX Equipment Supply Chain & Logistics Freight Mail Services IT (including Network Infrastructure Hardware Software Consultancy Services & Temporary Labour) Marketing Pharmaceuticals (including Lab Technology and supplies)
Business and Industry knowledge of either; Investment Banking HealthCare and Life Sciences Retail (FMCG) Technology Industries Service Provider environments
Understanding of the IT BPM (Business Process Management) outsourced services and IT enabled industries
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment very collaboratively
Influencing skills creative thinking/innovative mind-set strategic thinking
Communicates clearly and with an inclusive style
Ability to manage change effectively; uses straightforward and structured arguments to gain buy in from others
Commercially Savvy; experience creating category strategy and leading multiple complex supplier negotiations proven track record of delivering savings and other process efficiencies across the sourcing process
Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes policies and procedures
Must be willing to travel as needed
Previous experience in Strategic Procurement Change Management and/or Cost Transformation Consulting / Advisory roles an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience of people management and leading cross-functional teams desirable

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