Manager Procurement
Job Location:
Job Location:
Thiruvananthapuram - India
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
Yesterday
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Deputy Manager/ Manager Indirect Procurement
Role Summary
This Role will strategically manage and optimize the companys 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.
This Role will strategically manage and optimize the companys 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.
Core Responsibilities
1. Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
CAPEX Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing for manufacturing equipment cleanroom
expansions sterilization machinery (autoclaves) and facility automation projects.
MRO & Facility Operations: 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).
2. Contract Management & Standardization
Agreement Standardization: Partner with the Legal department to build and implement
standardized global agreements while crafting regional addendums to address local
jurisdictional and regulatory requirements.
Risk Mitigation: Enforce rigorous compliance clauses liability limitations and
intellectual property protections within all vendor contracts.
SLA Accountability: Define track and enforce strict Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) and SLAs for critical service providers to minimize operational downtime.
3. Cost Optimization & Analytics
Spend Analysis: Conduct regular total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments across
indirect categories to identify leakage and consolidate vendor bases.
Budgeting: Collaborate with cross-functional department heads (Engineering HR IT
Admin) to forecast annual indirect expenditure and ensure alignment with corporate
financial targets.
4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as a strategic business partner to internal
stakeholders translating technical engineering and operational needs into commercial
requirements.
1. Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
CAPEX Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing for manufacturing equipment cleanroom
expansions sterilization machinery (autoclaves) and facility automation projects.
MRO & Facility Operations: 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).
2. Contract Management & Standardization
Agreement Standardization: Partner with the Legal department to build and implement
standardized global agreements while crafting regional addendums to address local
jurisdictional and regulatory requirements.
Risk Mitigation: Enforce rigorous compliance clauses liability limitations and
intellectual property protections within all vendor contracts.
SLA Accountability: Define track and enforce strict Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) and SLAs for critical service providers to minimize operational downtime.
3. Cost Optimization & Analytics
Spend Analysis: Conduct regular total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments across
indirect categories to identify leakage and consolidate vendor bases.
Budgeting: Collaborate with cross-functional department heads (Engineering HR IT
Admin) to forecast annual indirect expenditure and ensure alignment with corporate
financial targets.
4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as a strategic business partner to internal
stakeholders translating technical engineering and operational needs into commercial
requirements.
Mentorship: Lead and mentor procurement executives and Graduate Engineer Trainees
(GETs) fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking.
(GETs) fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic thinking.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
o B.E. / (Mechanical Industrial or Production Engineering) AND/OR
o MBA / Post-Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics or
Operations.
Education:
o B.E. / (Mechanical Industrial or Production Engineering) AND/OR
o MBA / Post-Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics or
Operations.
Industry Experience: 14 18 years of progressive experience in procurement with a
minimum of 6 8 years dedicated strictly to Indirect Materials. Strong preference for
individuals coming from medical devices pharmaceuticals or highly regulated precision
manufacturing environments.
Technical Expertise:
o Good in ERP systems (such as SAP MM/Ariba or Oracle) for procurement
analytics and workflow automation.
o Expertise in contract law fundamentals commercial terminology and drafting
complex service agreements.
o Proficiency in advanced data analytics (Excel Power BI) for spend mapping.
Soft Skills: High-caliber negotiation skills strong executive presence exceptional
conflict-resolution capabilities and the ability to influence cross functional team.
minimum of 6 8 years dedicated strictly to Indirect Materials. Strong preference for
individuals coming from medical devices pharmaceuticals or highly regulated precision
manufacturing environments.
Technical Expertise:
o Good in ERP systems (such as SAP MM/Ariba or Oracle) for procurement
analytics and workflow automation.
o Expertise in contract law fundamentals commercial terminology and drafting
complex service agreements.
o Proficiency in advanced data analytics (Excel Power BI) for spend mapping.
Soft Skills: High-caliber negotiation skills strong executive presence exceptional
conflict-resolution capabilities and the ability to influence cross functional team.
