Assistant Manager, Procurement (German)

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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.  

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Inviting applications for the role of Assistant Manager, Procurement (German) 
In this role, you need to drive strategic and operational procurement initiatives, optimize costs, strengthen supplier partnerships, and lead process improvements to support organizational goals. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations and category management. 

• Develop and implement category strategies and cost optimization plans. 

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; conduct performance reviews. 

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to maximize value. 

• Approve PR/PO within delegated limits and ensure compliance with policies. 

• Monitor and report procurement KPIs (On-Time Delivery, Cost Savings, Supplier Quality). 

• Support sourcing for new products and materials. 

• Mentor and coach junior team members to build procurement capability. 

• Drive continuous improvement in PR–PO cycle and related processes. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline. 

• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP MM or similar). 

• Language: German & English  

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities. 

• Knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and quality processes. 

• Proficiency in supplier evaluation and contract management 

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills 

• Preferred: MBA or recognized procurement certification. 

• Proven leadership and team development skills. 

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities. 

• Effective cross-functional collaboration. 

• Sound decision-making and risk assessment. 

Why join Genpact?  

• Lead AI-first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries  

• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter  

• Accelerate your career—Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills  

• Grow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplace  

• Committed to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build  

• 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  

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.   

Let’s build tomorrow together.  

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