Indirect Purchase Incharge

Indira Ivf Hospital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Indira Ivf Hospital is seeking an experienced indirect procurement leader to manage end-to-end procurement activities across office supplies, IT services, marketing, and facilities management. You will source, run RFX processes, negotiate terms, and maintain contracts while aligning with company policies.

The role requires strong market research, supplier analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, operations, IT, and projects to deliver value and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPSM or CIPS is a plus.
• Experience in indirect procurement management and RFX processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end indirect procurement process including sourcing, RFX (RFI/RFP/RFQ), negotiations, and contract management.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Develop and execute RFX strategies aligned with business objectives and policies.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, operations, IT, and projects to meet procurement needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations to maximize value.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Indirect procurement management

RFX process

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

CPSM or CIPS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end indirect procurement process, including sourcing, RFX processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), negotiations, and contract management for indirect spend categories (e.g., office supplies, IT services, marketing, facilities management, etc.).
• Conduct comprehensive market research and supplier analysis to identify potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and ensure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Develop and execute RFX strategies, ensuring that requests meet business objectives and are in line with company procurement policies and compliance standards.
• Craft precise, structured prompts for generative AI tools to fast track RFP, RFQ and supplier communication process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, legal, operations, IT, Projects) to understand their indirect procurement needs and deliver solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring high levels of performance, quality, and service.
• Lead contract negotiations, ensuring terms and conditions support organizational objectives, minimize risk, and maximize value.
• Monitor and track supplier performance, providing feedback and implementing corrective actions as necessary to ensure continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, savings, supplier performance, and market trends to senior management.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in the procurement function.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in indirect procurement management, with a strong focus on the RFX process (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Deep understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex procurement contracts.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar).
• Proven ability to query large datasets using AI tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.