Plant Buyer – Management Trainee – English at Genpact

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
• Proficient in computer application including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 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;