Manager - Sourcing

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We are inviting applications for the role of Manager, Sourcing
You will be is responsible for developing and cultivating vendor partnerships to meet current and future needs of the Hi-tech, manufacturing and service business. Negotiate pricing programs with suppliers and prepare quotes and proposals. Accountable for success / failure in product category as determined by achievement of goals set forth by the company.
Coach Sourcing Specialist on techniques to bridge cultural and communication divides across Global teams. Assure the global sourcing office is operating within the established Genpact s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures and local laws of the assigned country.
To accomplish this, you must have solid knowledge of
a. Sourcing practices / procedures, supplier development, negotiation, product development, manufacturing process and people development.
b. This manager must also demonstrate excellent business skills, financial expertise, relationship effectiveness and versatility by being flexible and adaptive to the strategic direction of the organization.
c. The Sourcing Manager works closely with all functional teams Globally or business partners in order to identify and secure the best supplier choices and develop the program with vendor partners to support merchants to grow their businesses by increasing sales and margins as well as market share.
Responsibilities
Organization Development & Problem Solving Pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; hiring, training, and developing talent for growth opportunities; delegating tasks and decisions; fostering open dialogue amongst team members.
Operational Excellence - Manage designated work stream to meet customer and business needs by translating business plans into tactical action items. Communicate goals and objectives. Oversee work assignments and align team efforts. Build accountability for and measure progress in achieving results. Identify and address improvement opportunities. Assume responsibility for decision making.
Culture and Compliance Act as sponsor of Genpact s culture by nurturing HMS s mission and values. Assure the team is operating within the established Genpact s Code of Ethics, policies, procedures and local laws, maintain awareness of local trends (political, economic, competitor, industry, and vendor)
Assist Sourcing Lead in developing and cultivating vendor partnerships to meet current and future needs according to strategic direction. Drive / manage product execution from concept to in store delivery of quality product.
Assist Sourcing Lead to manage pricing to secure the lower cost options through effective negotiation and value improvement initiatives. Bring industry product/manufacturing insights and innovative product offers.
Assist Sourcing Lead to achieve total company financial goals. Understand vendor/factory organizational structure and financial feasibility. Identify potential financial risks and report. Support Lead to develop and strengthen vendor capabilities. Identify and resolve operational issues proactively with the collaboration with cross functional teams.
Coach and develop Sourcing Specialist through work assignment, direct training and regular feedback in order to achieve company current / future goals and succession planning needs.
Support initiatives for revenue growth of supply chain analytics services for assigned client accounts.
Consulting support for retail projects to address client escalations.
Work closely with the Analytics Delivery Leader to support client requirements.
Qualifications we seek in you
Minimum qualifications
Graduate in Engineering
Being Organizationally Savvy The ability to maneuver well to accomplish work within own function and with strategic business partners. This includes the ability to build and grow a network of partnerships, develop an understanding of formal and informal decision-making processes, and leverage knowledge of functional and cross-functional operations to accomplish work objectives.
Communicating Effectively The ability to effectively develop and communicate ones perspectives and ideas. This includes the ability to convey a compelling message, engage the audience, and adapt the message, delivery, and point-of-view based on the audiences real-time or anticipated reactions. This also includes active listening, and eliciting questions, participation, and buy-in from the audience.
Preferred qualifications
Supply chain Certification
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