Procurement Operations Specialist

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Job Title: Procurement Operations Specialist / Manager

Roche India - Roche Services & Solutions

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.

We\'re seeking a highly proactive and results-oriented Procurement Analyst to directly support our Procurement Operations Road Map. This is a critical, hands-on role for a "doer" with 4-6 years of relevant experience, eager to help us drive operational excellence and strategic execution.

• Procurement Transformation Communication: Translate complex strategies and progress into clear, impactful presentations for leadership and stakeholders, ensuring a professional, consulting-grade standard. (Nice to have)
• Upstream Procurement Process Optimization: Analyze Indirects and upstream processes (e.g., Sourcing, Contract Management) to identify inefficiencies, propose improvements, and support standardization or digitalization efforts within the S2C and P2P lifecycles. (Must have)
• Advanced Procurement Analytics: Prepare detailed spend reports, track KPIs, and manage operational dashboards. Extract data, gather inputs from teams, and support resolution of data or operational escalations. (Must have)
• Agile PMO & Project Coordination: Provide comprehensive PMO support, including scheduling, facilitating sessions, capturing minutes, rigorously tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-ups to maintain roadmap momentum. (Nice to have)
• Bottleneck Identification & Resolution: Proactively identify operational inefficiencies and bottlenecks in processes or workflows. Engage with relevant stakeholders to understand challenges, gather information, and propose practical, creative solutions. Drive the implementation of solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency. (Must have)

• You hold a bachelor\'s degree in Science / Engineering / Technology with 4 to 6 years of experience. Preferably, you have a Masters in Business Administration or PGDM.
• Lead six sigma certifications; Bachelor in Production / Industrial Engineering nice to have
• Procurement Foundation: Solid experience in procurement, strong understanding of Indirects and upstream processes (e.g., strategic sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation).
• Analytical horsepower: Proven ability to analyze large procurement datasets. Advanced Excel/Gsheets is mandatory; experience with analytical tools and procurement systems (GEP knowledge is a plus)
• Executive Communication: Strong capability to design and deliver professional, data-driven presentations for senior leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Project Management Fundamentals: Practical experience supporting projects, including scheduling, meeting facilitation, and action item follow-up.
• Proactive & Solutions-Oriented: A "can-do" attitude with a bias for action; able to identify problems and propose practical solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: Builds strong relationships and works effectively with diverse stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, and business units.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Natural curiosity to optimize procurement workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Who we are

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.