Operations Assistant - Procurement

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
About the ZS Associates, India Capability and Expertise Centers - ZS has over 8,000+ people across Capability and Expertise Centers based in Pune, Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore and Chennai. Globally over 60% of ZS's people are based in the Capability and Expertise Centers - Our teams within the Centers work in conjunction with onshore colleagues to deliver all types of sales and marketing projects to our clients. The Centers primarily support projects for clients based in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of Business Analytics, Business Operations and Business Technology. ZS has earned the coveted certification as a great place to work from the Great Place to Work Institute every year since 2016.
What You'll do:

• As Procurement Assistant , you will:
• Carry out procurement transactional sourcing specifically for ZS Bangalore and Chennai offices (source to pay: enquiry till supplier payment), coordination with internal stakeholders, supplier evaluation, pricing negotiations for transactional low value purchases, initiate PO, new vendor creation, address supplier payment follow ups, etc.
• Support annual contract sourcing efforts, obtain, maintain inputs for vendor performance.
• The primary responsibility of this role would be in following area:
• Facility services, operations and Events (including gifts procurement): Support sourcing efforts for various services and supplies initiated by facilities or events or business teams. Create purchase order as per defined process and approvals, communicate PO to the supplier, obtain, verify and submit supplier invoices. Maintain tracker for all purchase / invoice transaction.
• Collaborate with sourcing category leads of facilities, events team to understand requirements, plan events, address vendor performance issues. In addition, support ongoing evaluation of new suppliers, support initiatives, projects undertaken by sourcing category leads and overall Procurement function.
• Provide seamless support to Office and events team for their respective requirements, etc.
• Recommend cost effective and right solution for supply or services.

What You'll Bring

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Graduation (commerce, science, engineering) with strong record of academic achievement required, advanced degree like MBA in supply chain or operations preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently and establish relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to analyze data, problems / objectives (fluency in MS excel)
• Experienced in procurement - from transactional purchases to low-cost contract sourcing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong sense and preference for quality
• Sense of urgency, punctuality and ownership
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of humor appreciated.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com