Global Head – Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (PSS07622)

Job Title: Head Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Location: Navi Mumbai Reporting to: Technical Head Department: Procurement – FG, API, RM, PM, & Capex A bout the client : PSS has been mandated to hire a Head of Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing for a well-established and highly reputed Indian healthcare company distributing pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer healthcare products in India, Africa and China. Key Responsibilities Job Responsibilities: Head the Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Function for the Company - APIs, RM, PM & Capital Goods. Lead the team for all Contract manufacturing for Third Party procurement Finished Goods, across India, China & countries across the African Continent. Formulate, devise, and drive strategies that align with the company’s business goals. Ensure the optimization of sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency, manage the bottom-line impact, and mitigate risks in the supply chain. Alternate vendor development Develop, negotiate, and manage global contracts Contribute to the preparation of long-term plans, annual operating plans, and provide input from a sourcing/procurement perspective. Educational Qualifications and Experience: BE and/ or MBA with 15+ years’ work experience in Procurement of Raw Materials in the Pharma industry. Good understanding of procurement processes in a pharma setup, commercial acumen, analytical skills, ability to negotiate, and supply chain. Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders. Extensive knowledge of category management and advanced sourcing, vendor management, and complex contract negotiations expertise. Experience leading multiple categories and sourcing teams within the pharmaceutical (formulations) industry. Show more Show less