Head- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

15 years

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Job Description

  • Global Impact with Strategic Autonomy
  • Leadership & Transformation Opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a large organization within the pharma industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services. They are committed to excellence and innovation in their field, offering a structured and professional work environment.
  • Lead the global team for procurement/sourcing of 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.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to localise & transition supply sources, with a view to optimising the value chain for greater efficiency, resilience & cost-effectiveness.
  • Anchor the Alternate Vendor Development efforts. Develop, negotiate, and manage global contracts with suppliers with sound contracting structures and terms.
  • Evaluate demand patterns and develop a procurement roadmap that speaks to the short-term requirements as well as long term Strategies.
  • Develop, negotiate, and manage global contracts with suppliers with sound contracting structures and terms.
  • Contribute to preparation of long-term plans, annual operating plans, providing inputs from a sourcing/ procurement perspective.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing should have:
  • 15+ years of experience in direct procurement in the pharma industry.
  • A strategic thinker with proven experience in leading procurement teams, including functional heads.
  • Significant experience in handling multiple CDMOs.
  • Proven track record of managing higher spend budgets (over INR 500 Cr) and a wide range of SKUs ; depth of SKU management is more valuable than overall volume.

What's on Offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead global procurement strategy across India, China, and Africa, driving localization, supplier innovation, and operational efficiency for a rapidly expanding pharmaceutical firm. With high visibility, strategic autonomy, and the chance to shape sourcing frameworks from the ground up, it's ideal for a seasoned leader ready to make a transformative impact.

Contact: Sangya Shaily

Quote job ref: JN-112025-6874656

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