We're Hiring | Group Lead - Indirect Procurement - DGM

Location: Ahmedabad

Business: Zydus MedTech

Function: Procurement

Zydus MedTech is looking for a seasoned procurement leader to head the Group Indirect Procurement function and drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, cost optimization, governance, and procurement transformation across the organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role that will partner with R&D;, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and Corporate functions to support business growth, operational resilience, innovation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

- Develop and execute enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Establish category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and long-term procurement plans.
- Drive procurement governance, process standardization, and operational excellence.
- Build scalable procurement capabilities to support growth, expansion, and new product development.
- Deliver sustainable value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation initiatives.

New Product Development & R&D; Procurement

- Lead sourcing support for Medical Device NPD programs across Orthopaedics, Cardiology, and Nephrology.
- Identify and develop domestic and global supplier networks for specialized materials, technologies, and services.
- Enable faster product development through robust supplier collaboration and sourcing agility.

Manufacturing, Operations & Capex Procurement

Lead procurement across

- Manufacturing equipment and automation projects




- Cleanroom infrastructure and facility expansion
- Utilities, engineering, calibration, and validation services
- MRO and industrial consumables
- Digitization and operational excellence initiatives

Supplier Management & Commercial Excellence

- Build strategic supplier partnerships and drive supplier performance improvement.
- Lead high-value commercial negotiations and contract management.
- Implement risk management and business continuity plans for critical categories.
- Drive supplier-led innovation, value engineering, and alternate sourcing strategies.

Cost & Value Management

- Deliver annual savings and productivity targets.
- Leverage spend analytics and Total Cost of Ownership methodologies.
- Drive supplier consolidation, demand management, and working capital improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Business Partnership

- Partner with senior business leaders to influence strategic decisions.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive procurement transformation and capability-building initiatives.

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or related disciplines)
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, or related field preferred

Experience

- 12 to 18 years of progressive procurement experience
- Strong experience in indirect procurement and sourcing support for New Product Development
- Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement transformation

📌 Group Lead - Indirect Procurement - Medical Device (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Zydus Group
📍 Ahmedabad