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Procurement Specialist (eAuction)
Roche India – Roche Services & Solutions
Hyderabad
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 NDA’s (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
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.