Assistant Manager/Manager - Global Sourcing & Procurement

Assistant

Role Purpose:

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production and project requirements.
• Coordinate with planning and inventory teams to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements
• Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and prepare comparative analyses.
• Support sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Develop alternate and backup sources for critical materials.
• Follow up with suppliers on order execution and resolve supply-related issues.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Monitor market and commodity trends affecting material prices.
• Assist in budget control and procurement efficiency initiatives

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Supply Chain
• Production
• QA/QC
• Regulatory Affairs
• R&D
• Finance

Mandatory Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Pharma sourcing, procurement, or supply chain functions
• Exposure to international sourcing & Procurement
  

Key Skills

• Excellent Communication skills as need to work in International environment
• MS Excel and Data Analysis