Assistant Manager - Procurement

Role & responsibilities

1. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Define and execute procurement strategy for Raw Materials (RM) & Packaging Materials (PM) aligned to business and production needs.
• Anticipate and ensure uninterrupted material availability for NPD, commercial batches, and technology transfers.
• Collaborate with cross-functions to prepare rolling forecasts and procurement plans.
  

2. Vendor Development & Relationship Management

• Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers in line with regulatory and quality benchmarks.
• Build long-term partnerships with local and global vendors to ensure supply reliability.
• Conduct vendor audits/assessments jointly with cross functional teams.
• Track vendor performance for delivery, quality, and compliance, driving continuous improvement.
  

3. Cost Optimization & Negotiation

• Secure competitive commercial terms without compromising quality or compliance.
• Establish framework contracts for key categories to safeguard price stability and supply assurance.
• Implement alternate sourcing strategies and inventory optimization for cost savings.
• Monitor commodity price trends and assess impact on procurement budgets.
  

4. Regulatory & Quality Adherence

• Ensure all procurement activities meet cGMP, statutory, and internal audit requirements.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation POs, agreements, certifications, and vendor compliance records.
• Guarantee that sourced materials adhere to domestic and international quality/regulatory standards.
  

5. Collaboration & Business Support

• Act as a bridge between R&D, Production, QA, RA, and Finance for approvals, documentation, and procurement planning.
• Provide sourcing support for exhibit batches, clinical/registration samples, and commercial launches.
• Contribute to process improvements during tech transfer and scale-up operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Sc / B.Pharm with 7 to 9 years experience in Pharmaceutical procurement (RM & PM).
• Diploma or Certification in Materials Management / Supply Chain will be added advantage
• Hands-on experience in sourcing RM & PM for Topical / Semi Solid Formulations would be added advantage.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation and vendor relationship management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• High integrity and compliance orientation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple priorities.