Sr. Associate - Procurement 5B

1401 Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. seeks a Sr Associate - Procurement to drive category-specific sourcing strategies, evaluate key suppliers, and support contract negotiations.

You will monitor supplier performance, analyze market trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes within an office-based role in India.

This is a dynamic, innovation-driven opportunity within Genpact's AI Gigafactory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering, or supply chain.
• Professional certifications CPIM, CPP, CPSM, CSCP are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and contract management.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Data analytics and supplier relationship management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing category-specific sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Identify and evaluate key suppliers, supporting contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance, maintaining strong relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and industry developments to support informed sourcing decisions and achieve best value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business requirements and objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of supplier evaluations, contracts, and sourcing activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and category management effectiveness.

Skills

Contract Management

Data Analytics

Inventory Management

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Collaboration

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's in Operations Management

APICS CPIM

CPP

CPSM

CSCP

Supply Chain Design Certification

Job description

Sr. Associate - Procurement Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact? At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges. If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment. Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing category-specific sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Identify and evaluate key suppliers, supporting contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance, maintaining strong relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and industry developments to support informed sourcing decisions and achieve best value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business requirements and objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of supplier evaluations, contracts, and sourcing activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and category management effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors - Business Administration
• Bachelors - Industrial Engineering
• Bachelors - Logistics
• Bachelors - Supply Chain Management
• Masters - Operations Management
• Certifications APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) - Lincoln LandLincoln Land
• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) - International Institute for Procurement and Market Research (IIPMR)International Institute for Procurement and Market Research (IIPMR)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Institute for Supply Management (ISM)Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Indian Institute of Management, TrichyIndian Institute of Management, Trichy
• Supply Chain Design Certification - LinkedIn LearningLinkedIn Learning

Required Skills

• Contract Management
• Data Analytics
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Collaboration
• Supplier Relationship Management

Additional Job Location - Job Type Regular Master Skill List - Procurement Remote Type - Office Work Shift - Any (India)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and world‑class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• 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

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

At Genpact, your expertise grows because you're inside the work. Whether you build AI systems or bring deep knowledge of how businesses run, you'll work on real challenges that change how the world's leading companies operate. There's a lot to learn here, and room to grow. We’re an agentic and advanced technology solutions company that runs mission‑critical operations for the world's leading companies, while building and deploying the agentic products and technology that power those operations. Our teams bring deep expertise to shape what AI can do and change how businesses actually run. Join us to build the career you want — and be on it because you'll be in it.