About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Job Title: Deputy Manager/ Manager – Indirect Procurement</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">This Role will strategically manage and optimize the company’s indirect spend categories across facility operations, CAPEX, logistics, IT, and administrative services. You will be responsible for driving cost-containment strategies, lead contract negotiations, and establish robust service level agreements (SLAs). A key focus of this role is ensuring that all operational procurement aligns with the stringent compliance and safety frameworks required in medical-grade manufacturing.</p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>1. Category Management & Strategic Sourcing</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>CAPEX Sourcing:</strong> Lead end-to-end sourcing for manufacturing equipment, cleanroom expansions, sterilization machinery (autoclaves), and facility automation projects.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>MRO & Facility Operations:</strong> To handle procurement for complex Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, specialized cleanroom consumables, and high-value utilities (HVAC validation, water purification systems, and waste management).</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>2. Contract Management & Standardization</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Agreement Standardization:</strong> Partner with the Legal department to build and implement standardized global agreements while crafting regional addendums to address local jurisdictional and regulatory requirements.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Risk Mitigation:</strong> Enforce rigorous compliance clauses, liability limitations, and intellectual property protections within all vendor contracts.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>SLA Accountability:</strong> Define, track, and enforce strict Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and SLAs for critical service providers to minimize operational downtime.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>3. Cost Optimization & Analytics</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Spend Analysis:</strong> Conduct regular total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments across indirect categories to identify leakage and consolidate vendor bases.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Budgeting:</strong> Collaborate with cross-functional department heads (Engineering, HR, IT, Admin) to forecast annual indirect expenditure and ensure alignment with corporate financial targets.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Cross-Functional Alignment:</strong> Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, translating technical engineering and operational needs into commercial requirements.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Lead and mentor procurement executives and Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking.</li> </ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Qualifications & Requirements</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Education:</strong></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering) <strong>AND/OR</strong></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">MBA / Post-Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations.</li> </ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Industry Experience:</strong> 14–18 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a minimum of 6–8 years dedicated strictly to <strong>Indirect Materials</strong>. Strong preference for individuals coming from medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or highly regulated precision manufacturing environments.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Good in ERP systems (such as SAP MM/Ariba or Oracle) for procurement analytics and workflow automation.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Expertise in contract law fundamentals, commercial terminology, and drafting complex service agreements.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency in advanced data analytics (Excel, Power BI) for spend mapping.</li> </ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> High-caliber negotiation skills, strong executive presence, exceptional conflict-resolution capabilities and the ability to influence cross functional team.</li> </ul>