Procurement Specialist (eAuction)

Roche; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 14,116,000 - 19,763,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an experienced eAuctions Procurement Specialist in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have a track record in strategic sourcing, eAuctions, and contract negotiations. Responsibilities include managing sourcing processes and enhancing procurement effectiveness. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential. This role offers the chance to drive value and ensure compliance while building lasting supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of proven experience in procurement management with a strong focus on eAuctions and RFx processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to ethical procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data and market trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage, and execute sourcing processes including eAuctions.
• Support or lead contract negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Procurement tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field

Tools

GEP sourcing platform

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.

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic eAuctions Procurement Specialist to perform our sourcing and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing end-to-end sourcing processes, conducting eAuctions, RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and overseeing contract negotiation and management. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to drive value, ensure compliance, and build lasting supplier relationships.

Your Opportunity

• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost‑saving opportunities, and recommend procurement strategies for supplier selection between eAuctions and RFx.
• Design, implement, and manage eAuction events, including selecting appropriate auction formats, pre‑qualifying suppliers, and leveraging advanced auction technology to drive competitive pricing, transparency, and process efficiency in sourcing activities.
• Manage, and execute sourcing processes, including eAuctions and RFx events, ensuring transparency and best‑value selection.
• Supporting or leading contract negotiations with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms and mitigating risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support business continuity and drive successful project outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging best practices and new technologies to enhance procurement effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support stakeholder engagement and alignment throughout the sourcing and procurement process.

Procurement Support Tasks

• Close collaboration & communications with category managers, internal stakeholders & suppliers on operational procurement topics.
• Creating purchase requisitions, & monitoring all POs that are issued, received & closed.
• Handling of workflows for direct goods, creating/updating info records.
• Creation of framework orders in the system with responsible Category/Procurement Manager.
• Vendor registrations and maintenance (updating vendor master data) in the purchasing system.
• Supporting Account payable department for invoice discrepancies, goods delivery & closing PO’s.
• Vendor registrations and maintenance (updating vendor master data) in the purchasing system.
• Processing NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) according to business requirements in the system.

Who you are

• You hold a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field and 4+ years of proven experience in procurement management, with a strong focus on eAuctions, RFx processes, and contract negotiation.
• Champion and passionate on eAuctions.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities, with focus on NA and EMEA regions.
• Proficiency in procurement tools, sourcing platforms (preferably GEP).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• Preferably experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or similar.

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.