Global Director of Purchasing

Selligence Solutions

9 - 16 years

50 - 55 Lacs

bengaluru

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Skills Required

procurement supply chain management erp contract management pharma life sciences gmp risk management continuous improvement operations

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Key Duties Responsibilities Purchasing Strategy:

Define and implement global purchasing policies and procedures across all sites and categories.
Monitor, analyze, and report on company-wide purchasing spend.
Drive strategic purchasing initiatives for both indirect spend (capex, equipment, services, MRO,
IT, facilities) and site-related direct spend.
Ensure alignment of purchasing activities with business goals, compliance requirements, budget
targets, and operational needs.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and improved value creation.
Leverage data to support fact-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

Functional Leadership Collaboration:

Provide functional leadership and oversight for all site-based purchasing activities worldwide.
Act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for purchasing-related issues.
Support capital projects, new product launches, and site expansions with purchasing expertise.
Contribute to global supply chain planning and SOP processes where purchasing alignment is
critical.
Guide and support site buyers and procurement staff, fostering best practices and process
harmonization.
Partner with operations, RD, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure purchasing strategies
support business objectives.

Compliance Risk Management:

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with global standards, local regulations, GMP
requirements (where applicable), and company policies.
Act as the organizational lead for enforcing compliance in purchasing across all sites.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks to protect business continuity.
Support sustainability and ESG objectives through responsible sourcing practices

Supplier Management:

Lead negotiations for global or regional supplier agreements to optimize cost, service, and quality.
Develop strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and
ethical standards.
Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and risk assessments.

Education

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related
field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is preferred.

Experience

7 10 years of progressive purchasing experience with exposure to both direct and
indirect categories, preferably in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing industry.

Functional/Technical Competencies Skillsets

Demonstrated success in global or multi-site purchasing roles, preferably within
pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing industries.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
Proficiency in Sage ERP systems, planning tools (Power BI), and advanced Excel/data
modeling tools.
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
without direct authority.
Excellent communication skills and experience working in complex, multinational
environments.
Experience working within GMP-compliant or regulated environments is preferred.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a
team player with a positive attitude.
Experience in developing time management strategies to ensure work is performed
within required timelines.

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