General Manager- Central Procurement & Contracts - SCM

PeopleStrong

Thane

On-site

INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jupiter Hospital in Thane is seeking a General Manager for Central Procurement & Contracts to lead group-wide procurement, vendor contracting, and strategic sourcing. The role focuses on cost optimization, contract compliance, and supplier performance across multiple sites within the hospital group.

The position requires 10–14+ years in procurement and contract management, with an emphasis on multi-location operations, price negotiations, and category management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
MBA / PGDM in Operations, Materials Management, or Supply Chain (preferred).
Certification in Contract Management, CIPS, CSCP/CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead centralized, group-wide procurement strategy for medical, surgical, non-medical supplies, capex, and services.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize rate contracts, SLAs, and long-term vendor partnerships.
Own end-to-end contract lifecycle across all vendor categories, including renewal and closure.
Maintain a centralized repository of contracts and ensure compliance obligations.
Monitor vendor delivery, SLA adherence, and drive performance reviews.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or a related field.

MBA / PGDM in Operations, Materials Management, or Supply Chain (preferred).

Certification in Contract Management, CIPS, CSCP/CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma (added advantage).

Job description

General Manager- Central Procurement & Contracts

JUH/G-CP-C/1829013

Jupiter Hospital
Asia>India>Maharashtra>Thane

Posted On 12 Aug 2026

End Date 11 Sep 2026

Required Experience 10 - 15 years

Basic Section

No. Of Openings 1

BAND B06

Grade GM

Designation General Manager

Workflow Category Non-Clinical

Employment Type On Roll

Max CTC 0 - 0

TAT 30

Confidential No

Created By Recruit Thane 1

Organisational

Group Jupiter Hospital

Function Thane

Department Corporate Office

Cost Center Corporate Office

Country India

State Maharashtra

District Thane

Functional Area --

Skills

Procurement Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Contract Management Vendor Management

Skill

Graduation/Equivalent Course

Others

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation

General Manager– Central Procurement & Contracts

Location

Group / Corporate Office – Supply Chain Management

Department

Supply Chain Management

Reports To

Chief Commercial Officer

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or a related field.
MBA / PGDM in Operations, Materials Management, or Supply Chain (preferred).
Certification in Contract Management, CIPS, CSCP/CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma is an added advantage.

Professional Experience

10–14+ years of progressive experience in procurement and contract management roles, including substantial exposure to multi-location or group hospital operations — spanning strategic sourcing, vendor contracting, rate negotiations, and category management.

Main Objective of the Role

To lead and standardize centralized procurement and contract management across the hospital group by driving strategic sourcing, robust vendor contracting, cost optimization, and contract compliance — ensuring uninterrupted, cost-effective, and quality-assured supply of goods and services across all units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Centralized Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Lead centralized, group-wide procurement strategy for medical, surgical, non-medical supplies, capex, and services.
Drive category management and sourcing strategies to consolidate spend and secure the best pricing across the group.
Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through bulk purchasing, value engineering, and strategic sourcing.
Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking to track pricing trends and identify alternate sourcing options.
Draft, negotiate, and finalize rate contracts, framework agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and long-term vendor partnerships.
Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle — drafting, legal vetting, approvals, execution, renewal, and closure — across all vendor categories.
Maintain a centralized repository of contracts and rate agreements, tracking validity, renewal timelines, and compliance obligations.
Ensure contract terms safeguard commercial interests, pricing protection, and service continuity for the group.
Build and manage a diversified, reliable vendor base; drive vendor evaluation, empanelment, and structured performance reviews.
Monitor vendor OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery, SLA adherence, and resolve escalations or disputes.
Lead periodic vendor performance reviews and drive corrective action for underperforming vendors.

4. Compliance & Governance

Ensure procurement and contracting processes comply with statutory, regulatory, and accreditation standards (NABH/JCI) and internal audit requirements.
Establish and enforce SOPs and approval matrices for procurement and contracting group-wide.
Support internal and external audits related to procurement and contract compliance.

5. Cross-Functional & Regional Coordination

Liaise with hospital administrators, finance, legal, and clinical teams across all sites to align procurement priorities.
Act as the nodal point for contingency and crisis procurement planning (supply disruptions, price volatility).
Present group-wide procurement and contract MIS and performance reports to senior leadership.

6. People Management

Build, lead, and mentor a procurement and contracts team across the group.
Define KRAs, conduct performance appraisals, and drive capability building within the procurement function.

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