Senior Manager - Procurement

Signant Health, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Signant Health, Inc. is seeking aSenior Procurement Manager to guide indirect sourcing and category management, aligning Finance with department leaders to ensure smarter, faster purchasing compliant with policy.

You will own vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management, building standardized processes that improve quality, cost, and service while driving cross-functional projects from planning through completion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain with relevant business experience.
• 5+ years in project management and cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in indirect services procurement and vendor research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and department leaders to optimize purchasing.
• Track authorizations and ensure policy compliance for purchases.
• Conduct vendor research and initial negotiations for potential purchases.
• Coordinate facilities-related tasks with HR and internal resources.
• Negotiate with vendors to maximize purchasing power and standardize products/services.
• Develop procurement strategies and drive projects to completion.
• Manage supplier performance through standardized processes and improvements.
• Explain procurement policies and procedures to stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

About Signant Health

At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance everything we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About the Role

As Senior Manager, Procurement at Signant Health, you will lead our indirect sourcing and category management efforts, partnering with Finance and leaders across every department to ensure we buy smarter, faster, and in compliance with policy. You will own vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management, build standardized processes that improve quality, cost, and service, and drive cross-functional projects from planning through completion. This is a highly visible role for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoys building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Function

• Work closely with the finance department and leaders from all company departments to maximize short and long-term purchasing effectiveness
• Track authorizations and correspondence for purchases in order to maintain policy compliance
• Assist with all other aspects of corporate procurement including vendor research, needs analysis with internal stakeholders, and initial negotiations for potential purchases
• Solve internal facilities challenges such as coordinating maintenance and working closely with human resources to manage internal resources and physical assets
• Negotiate with both existing and potential vendors in order to maximize company’s purchasing power and standardize products and services
• Develops strategies and work plans related to relevant Procurement processes and drives associated projects to successful completion
• Manages and enhances supplier performance through standardized processes and continuous improvement efforts to obtain optimal results related to quality, cost, delivery, and service
• Explains policies, practices and procedures of the work area to others within the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and Industry-related experience in laboratory, healthcare and/or safety products preferred
• Significant prior experience in all elements of strategic sourcing and category management for indirect services, including professional services and business process outsourcing
• Effective written and verbal communication and influencing skills
• Bachelor's Degree In Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• 8+ years in Purchasing/Supply Chain environment with appropriate business experience
• 5+ years project management, execution of or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects

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