AI-Powered Procurement Ops Specialist

BrightClaim; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact in South Africa is seeking a Specialist - S&P - Procurement Ops to coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation, ensuring operational efficiency.

You will analyze procurement data, collaborate with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and help develop policies and best practices, with emphasis on cost savings and digital tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Master’s degree in Operations Management preferred.
• APICS CSCP, CPSM and CPM certifications recognized.
• English language proficiency (C2) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and audits to drive continuous improvement and maintain high service quality.
• Develop, update, and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Support initiatives to optimize procurement processes, leveraging digital tools and data analytics to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Skills

Accounts Payable Process

Ariba

Automotive Manufacturing

Business Process Management

Category Management

Data Literacy

Generative AI

Industrial Manufacturing Processes

Insight Generation

Microsoft Office

Procurement Analytics

Sourcing and Procurement

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration

Bachelors - Industrial Engineering

Bachelors - Logistics

Bachelors - Supply Chain Management

Masters - Operations Management

Job description

Genpact in South Africa is seeking a Specialist - S&P - Procurement Ops to coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation, ensuring operational efficiency.

You will analyze procurement data, collaborate with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and help develop policies and best practices, with emphasis on cost savings and digital tools.