Procurement Manager

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Position title: Procurement Manager/ Subject Matter Expert in Global Procurement Operations)

Roche India - Roche Services & Solutions

Job Location: Hyderabad

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

At Roche, we're dedicated to innovating and advancing science to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager/ Subject Matter Expert in Global Procurement Operations to join our team in Hyderabad. This is a pivotal and hands-on leadership role for a seasoned professional who collaborates with other leads within Delivery Operations team and helps implement Global Operations Improvement strategy, takes on a strong role in helping bring and stabilize Global procurement roles at Hyderabad and other locations in India.

Your Opportunity

You will be a part of the Cross Category Operations Management team that strives to define and drive overall Operations Strategy, roadmap and drive realization of strategic Operations goals. The team also defines and executes the Procurement Service Provider approach for the Operations team and manages across category operational activities.

The role is centered on helping shape Global Procurement Operations strategy, driving operational excellence, and building a world-class team. You will be instrumental in defining and executing the Global Procurement Operations (GP Ops) roadmap, helping drive realization and playing a key role in the establishment and growth of a Global Procurement team set-up/ expansion at newly set-up Global Procurement’s presence at existing Roche location in Hyderabad.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Operations Roadmap & Execution:

• Help shape and implement Global Procurement Operations roadmap (across People, Process, Technology (including AI), ensuring a long-term vision that aligns with overall business objectives.

• Translate complex strategies into clear, impactful presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders, driving consensus and support for key initiatives.

• Lead the design and implementation of large-scale process improvements and standardization efforts across the entire procurement organization

Process Optimization & Innovation:

• Direct the analysis of Indirect and upstream procurement processes (e.g., Sourcing, Contract Management) to identify strategic opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

• Proactively identify and resolve systemic operational bottlenecks, implementing creative, enterprise-wide solutions.

• Build a robust local ecosystem by scouting, vetting, and establishing long-term strategic partnerships with local suppliers for low-complexity procurement activities.

Team Leadership & Talent Building:

• Plays key role in establishment and growth of a new Procurement Operations branch in Hyderabad, from initial setup to full-scale operations.

• Take full ownership of talent building initiatives, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing leadership team.

• Architect and drive a comprehensive engagement and onboarding strategy for new talent to ensure they are motivated and fully integrated into the global procurement organization from day one.

Procurement Operations Management:

• Partners with Procurement Digital solutions and governance, Process Capability leads, Analytics and Insights team to help review how operations is performing, what are opportunity areas and help identify and drive corrective/ improvement actions across People, Process, Technology

• Provide executive oversight for the preparation of detailed spend reports, tracking of KPIs, and management of operational dashboards, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.

• Help drive Project Management Office (PMO) function for the Hyderabad hub, ensuring all projects are on track and delivering against strategic goals.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. A Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or PGDM is highly preferred.

• You are a strategic, solutions-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving significant business transformation. Experience & Expertise: Deep domain expertise in procurement and a comprehensive understanding of Indirect and upstream processes (strategic sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation).

• Analytical Acumen: Proven ability to leverage data to drive strategic decisions. Advanced proficiency in and significant experience with analytical tools and procurement systems is required.

• Executive Communication: Exceptional capability to design and deliver professional, data-driven presentations for senior leadership. Superior written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Leadership & Influence: Extensive experience leading large teams and influencing diverse stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, and business units, both locally and globally.

• Process Improvement Mindset: You possess a natural curiosity to challenge the status quo and a track record of implementing significant, continuous improvement initiatives.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.