Manager - Procurement

B. Braun Group; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices company in India seeks a Manager – Procurement to oversee all indirect procurement activities for a pharma plant. Responsibilities include managing an INR 800 million annual spend, leading cost-saving initiatives, and developing strategies across departments. The ideal candidate has expertise in procurement management and tools like SAP and Ariba. This role offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Work from home options

Mediclaim & Life Insurance

Recognition & Rewards

Learning Programs & Skill Development

Global Exposure

Paternity & birthday leave

Mental Wellness Support

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement across multiple categories.
• Strong aptitude for cost savings and vendor management.
• Ability to interface with legal and finance departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all indirect procurement activities for pharma and medical device operations.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and vendor selection processes.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies across company entities.

Skills

Indirect procurement management

Cost-saving initiatives

Vendor selection

SAP (MM)

Guided sourcing platforms

Tools

SAP (MM)

Ariba

Job description

Are you a Manager – Procurement passionate about all types of indirect procurement? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun in India, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated.

What’s the role?

As a Manager – Procurement at B. Braun Group, you will play a vital role overseeing all indirect procurement activities, including services, consumables, and CAPEX, for a pharma plant and medical device operations. This includes handling an annual spend of approximately INR 800 million.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost‑saving and cost‑avoidance initiatives; conduct cost comparisons, select vendors, and manage all category purchase requirements according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Interface with legal, finance, and other departments to ensure supplier relationships, contracts, and P2P (Purchase to Pay) processes are vetted and comply with company policies and audit requirements.
• Work with teams across multiple company entities to develop and implement effective cost‑saving strategies and manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Leverage expertise in SAP (MM), Ariba, and other e‑buying and guided sourcing platforms to optimize procurement processes and manage contracts.

What sets B. Braun apart?

B. Braun is one of the world's leading medical technology companies headquartered in Germany. Since the inception of our India operations in 1984, we have made significant strides in the Indian healthcare market. We supply more than 5,000 products and 120,000 articles in areas such as anaesthetics, intensive care medicine, cardiology, extracorporeal blood treatment, and surgery.

What can we offer you?

• Work from home options & flexible work hours to suit your needs.
• Mediclaim & Life Insurance.
• Recognition & Rewards to celebrate your efforts.
• Learning Programs & Skill Development to accelerate your growth.
• Global Exposure to broaden your horizons.
• Paternity & birthday leave for life’s special moments.
• Mental Wellness Support with counselling and mindfulness sessions.

What’s next?

Upon receiving your application, our dedicated Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If you stand out, you’ll be invited to engage in dynamic interviews, ranging from phone calls to video chats and in‑person meetings. Throughout this process, we will keep you informed and inspired with regular updates and feedback. Finally, if you shine through and decide to join us, we will lead you into our seamless onboarding experience.

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences, and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.