Purchasing Manager II GSO in India at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Purchasing Manager II GSO in India.

This role sits at the intersection of procurement strategy, supplier management, and cross-functional product development within a global healthcare supply environment. You will be responsible for leading sourcing initiatives across assigned categories, ensuring cost efficiency, quality compliance, and timely delivery of new or redesigned products. The position plays a key role in driving supplier performance, mitigating supply risks, and enabling successful product launches in collaboration with engineering, product, and vendor teams. Working in a fast-paced, international setup, you will influence decisions that directly impact operational efficiency and market competitiveness. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong ownership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and supplier ecosystems.

Lead procurement and category-level sourcing initiatives while ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery objectives across product lines.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and vendors to support new product development, redesign initiatives, and cost optimization efforts.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor contract compliance, and lead supplier performance evaluations through scorecards and ongoing reviews.
• Identify sourcing risks and implement mitigation strategies while continuously improving supplier base competitiveness.
• Drive cross-functional project execution, ensuring timely delivery and effective coordination across stakeholders.
• Support process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and enhance procurement outcomes.
• Contribute to vendor development and identify opportunities for expanding or strengthening the supplier ecosystem.

Bachelor’s degree or higher with 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, preferably within healthcare or global sourcing environments. Strong exposure to supplier management, new product development, and category management is essential.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and operations in a global or matrix environment.
• Strong vendor management skills with proven ability to evaluate, negotiate, and manage supplier performance.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract compliance, and cost optimization strategies.
• Excellent project management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in English with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Opportunity to work in a global, mission-driven healthcare organization with strong industry presence
• Exposure to international sourcing, product development, and cross-functional strategic projects
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture with strong learning opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive environment focused on professional development
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards
• Remote/hybrid flexibility depending on business requirements