Job Description

Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving global efficiency and local impact
Signant Health is seeking a Global Head of Procurement and Managing Director (India) to lead our global sourcing and vendor management strategy while also serving as the senior-most representative of our India operations. This unique dual role blends global leadership with in-country governance, offering a rare opportunity to influence enterprise-wide procurement decisions while ensuring compliance, collaboration, and cultural alignment in one of our fastest-growing regions.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Global Head of Procurement and Managing Director (India) is responsible for developing a strategic approach to corporate procurement and materials management for both direct and indirect goods and services. This is a global role supporting Signant's operations in US/Americas, Europe, APAC and Africa. In this leadership role, the successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with senior leaders across Signant to define procurement strategies and tactics for each category, establish or update procurement policies and procedures, and build a centralized procurement program that drives value and efficiency. This role requires a proven track record of delivering significant bottom-line impact through strategic sourcing and effective vendor negotiations.
In addition, as the Managing Director for India, this role ensures compliance with local corporate laws and serves as the authorized signatory for legal and financial transactions. The individual will lead operating committees for India operations, advise on local regulations and market dynamics, and act as the central point of contact for global and functional leaders on India-specific initiatives. The role includes representing and leading India-based team members and providing guidance during times of crisis.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Negotiation Strategy & Execution
Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations with strategic suppliers to achieve optimal commercial terms and pricing structures
Develop and implement sophisticated negotiation strategies for different categories of spend and supplier types
Establish negotiation frameworks and playbooks for the procurement organization
Drive annual cost savings targets through strategic supplier negotiations and contract optimization
Financial Management & Cost Reduction
Deliver annual cost savings across managed spend categories through strategic sourcing and negotiations
Identify and capture savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, term optimization, and volume leveraging
Implement should-cost modeling and price benchmarking to strengthen negotiating positions
Develop creative deal structures that deliver mutual value while maximizing company benefits
Track and report realized savings versus targets, ensuring negotiated savings flow to the bottom line
Take the initiative to assess the entire non-labor spend of the organization, identify areas of cost savings, and implement agreed upon recommendations
Supplier Relationship Management
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers while maintaining negotiation leverage
Oversee supplier performance management and evaluation programs
Structure long-term agreements that maintain competitive tension and flexibility
Managing Director Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with local corporate laws as Board Managing Director and authorized signatory. Execute legal and financial documents, transactions, and contracts. Lead Operating Committees for India operations.
Provide advice on navigating local regulations, cultural nuances, and market dynamics
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, and industry associations, when necessary
Act as central point of contact for the company's global and functional leaders. Collaborate with company leaders to develop and execute India-specific projects and initiatives
Serve as representative and leader for India team members
Provide guidance and leadership during crises
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred
15+ years of procurement experience, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles in global procurement organizations
Demonstrated success in negotiating complex, high-value contracts with documented cost savings
Advanced training or certification in negotiation techniques
Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings
Strong understanding of global sourcing strategies
Excellence in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder management
International procurement and cross-cultural negotiation experience
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Experience in pharma tech or pharma services sector
Advanced financial modelling and analytics skills
Experience with major ERP systems and procurement technologies #LI-AS1