Procurement Operations Manager (India)

Procurement Operations Manager

A global pharmaceutical company scaling its India hub

Location: Remote (India)

About the Company

A global pharmaceutical company is scaling its India hub and has partnered with Flexiple to hire a leader for its procurement operations. You will run the engine room of buying - the systems, data, and processes that keep purchasing rapid, clean, and compliant. Flexiple is a managed marketplace that helps global companies build high-performing teams and GCCs in India.

Role Overview

As a Procurement Operations Manager, you will own the procure-to-pay process end to end - purchase requisitions, approvals, POs, and invoicing - and keep the function running on accurate data and tight SLAs. The focus is operational excellence, not category strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Procure-to-Pay

• Own the P2P process from requisition to payment, end to end
• Keep PO, invoice, and approval workflows accurate and on time
• Manage master data, catalogues, and supplier records in the ERP

Performance & Controls

• Track procurement SLAs, cycle times, and operational KPIs
• Drive process improvement and strengthen compliance controls

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3 to 7 years in procurement operations, P2P, or buying support roles
• A process-first mindset with strong attention to detail
• Hands-on with ERP or P2P systems and operational reporting
• Clear written and spoken English and a reliable remote-work setup

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharma, life sciences, or a regulated environment
• Familiarity with process-improvement methods (Lean or Six Sigma)
• Exposure to SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms

What We Offer

• An operations-leadership seat at a global pharma company's India hub
• Remote-friendly, pan-India hiring with long-term placement
• Ownership of the procurement engine and clear process impact
• One application considered for this and future matched roles

Hiring Process

HR Screening → Assignment → Leadership Round 1 → Leadership Round 2 → Culture Fit