Hybrid Tactical Buyer – Manager – French

at Genpact

• Job title: Tactical Buyer – Manager – French
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bucharest, Romania

About the role

• Manage end-to-end sourcing projects to add maximum value as Tactical Buyer for Genpact. Engage with operational teams and suppliers while driving procurement efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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: French C1 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