Procurement Specialist

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Mumbai seeks a Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end purchasing support and optimize P2P operations within a global diagnostics framework.

You will lead tactical procurement activities, manage master data in SAP, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with partners across regions to ensure compliant, efficient supply chains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in a multicultural, virtual setting.
• Knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes including P2P.
• Leadership experience guiding small to mid-size teams.
• Experience with SAP MM and procure-to-pay tools.
• Strong business English; German language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and tactical procurement activities ensuring timely, compliant purchases.
• Maintain material and supplier master data; ensure accurate SAP documentation.
• Mentor junior procurement specialists and resolve issues to meet goals.
• Execute policy and compliance settings aligned with DOP processes.
• Own customer service metrics and performance targets.
• Identify improvement opportunities to boost quality and efficiency.
• Serve as internal consultant on procurement and related systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Leadership

AI & Digitalization

P2P knowledge

English language

German language

Education

University business degree

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

About Our Team We at Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) are a team of about 200 enthusiastic professionals, committed to driving value with our suppliers worldwide. From locations around the world and with a diverse and multicultural team, we source, manage our supplier base, develop & execute category strategies and constantly develop & digitize processes that enable us to best support our business to grow sustainably. If you aspire to make an impact and want to be part of a high performing and world-class Procurement team, this is for you. We are DOP. At Roche, we do now what patients need next.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to drive operational excellence and lead end-to-end purchasing efficiencies that support our global diagnostic innovations? As our Procurement Specialist in Mumbai, India, you will be responsible for the execution of critical purchasing support activities. In this role, you will bring functional leadership to the operational and tactical procurement space, owning outcomes, delivering high stakeholder satisfaction, and ensuring seamless purchase-to-pay (P2P) operations.

Reporting Line: The position directly reports to Procurement Operations Lead and is part of the wider Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE).

Wider team and stakeholders: Works closely with business partners and internal stakeholders in DOP across a multicultural, virtual setting, while guiding and mentoring junior Procurement Specialists.

Role Type: A tactical position focused on executing critical operational activities, mitigating issues, and driving process optimization.

Impact: You ensure stakeholder expectations are satisfied by efficiently supporting the end-to-end procurement process.

Specifically, you are accountable for:

• Operational Execution: Leading the operational and tactical activities for the effective and timely procurement of products and services in a compliant manner.
• Data & System Management: Maintaining material master data and supplier master data, executing workflows effectively, and ensuring accurate documentation within SAP.
• Mentorship & Issue Resolution: Guiding junior procurement specialists and business partners to mitigate procurement issues and achieve agreed business goals.
• Policy & Compliance: Executing activities in line with a responsible Procurement approach, utilizing tools, policy settings, and enforcement aligned with DOP business processes.
• Performance Metrics: Owning the achievement of established customer service metrics and performance targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying new opportunities and supporting the optimization of processes to increase overall quality and efficiency standards.
• Internal Consulting: Working closely with the broader organization to act as a consultant on operational procurement and related system topics.

Who you are

We look for self-driven professionals with a continuous improvement mindset who can navigate complex enterprise systems and foster collaborative networks.

• Education: A relevant university business degree is required; SAP MM certifications are good to have.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in operational/tactical Procurement processes. Experience working in a multicultural, virtual setting is required, and prior experience with planning and buying activities is required. Direct procurement experience is highly desirable.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability or potential to lead, even informally, small to mid-size teams. Prior leadership experience driving results in a specific area of responsibility is advantageous.
• AI & Digitalization: You have a strong affinity to explore AI-driven solutions broadly, particularly regarding the digital transformation of operations (Digital 2.0 / Industry 4.0).
• Systems Expertise: In-depth experience with enterprise systems (preferably SAP MM) and procure-to-pay tools. You possess a strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing and contracting.
• Industry Knowledge: Life science industry experience is highly desirable.
• Mindset & Soft Skills: A system and process-thinking professional with the ability to develop innovative ideas. You possess strong interpersonal skills, allowing you to develop networks and influence stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Languages: Strong Business English language capability is required; competence or fluency in other foreign languages (specifically German) is strongly desired.

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. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, across the world. We are Roche.