Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving global efficiency and local impact?Signant Health is seeking a Global Procurement Director and Country Manager (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 PURPOSEThe Global Procurement Director and Country Manager (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 Country Manager 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 ACCOUNTABILITIESNegotiation Strategy & ExecutionLead complex, high-stakes negotiations with strategic suppliers to achieve optimal commercial terms and pricing structuresDevelop and implement sophisticated negotiation strategies for different categories of spend and supplier typesEstablish negotiation frameworks and playbooks for the procurement organizationDrive annual cost savings targets through strategic supplier negotiations and contract optimizationFinancial Management & Cost ReductionDeliver annual cost savings across managed spend categories through strategic sourcing and negotiationsIdentify and capture savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, term optimization, and volume leveragingImplement should-cost modeling and price benchmarking to strengthen negotiating positionsDevelop creative deal structures that deliver mutual value while maximizing company benefitsTrack and report realized savings versus targets, ensuring negotiated savings flow to the bottom lineTake the initiative to assess the entire non-labor spend of the organization, identify areas of cost savings, and implement agreed upon recommendationsSupplier Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers while maintaining negotiation leverageOversee supplier performance management and evaluation programsStructure long-term agreements that maintain competitive tension and flexibilityManaging Director ResponsibilitiesEnsure 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 dynamicsEstablish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, and industry associations, when necessaryAct 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 initiativesServe as representative and leader for India team membersProvide guidance and leadership during crisesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTESBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred15+ years of procurement experience, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles in global procurement organizationsDemonstrated success in negotiating complex, high-value contracts with documented cost savingsAdvanced training or certification in negotiation techniquesProven track record of delivering significant cost savingsStrong understanding of global sourcing strategiesExcellence in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder managementInternational procurement and cross-cultural negotiation experienceStrong analytical and financial acumenExperience in pharma tech or pharma services sectorAdvanced financial modelling and analytics skillsExperience with major ERP systems and procurement technologies #LI-AS1
