Head - Purchase For Formulation Manufacturing Based at Bangalore.

Role & responsibilities

1. Candidate will be based at Bangalore and working as a GM - Procurement and will responsible for handling purchase of Raw Materials & API and Bulk drugs.

2. Candidate will be responsible for vendor development from domestics & international/import source for Raw Materials & API and Bulk drugs.

3. Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for Raw Materials & API and Bulk, Excipients aligned with business growth plans.

4. Establish and manage high-level supplier partnerships, MOUs, annual rate contracts, and long-term agreements (LTAs).

5. Oversee vendor qualification in coordination with QA, ensuring compliance with GMP and global regulatory standards.

6. Conduct high-level negotiations leveraging market intelligence, demand forecasting, and strategic volumes.

7. Lead organization-wide cost optimization programs including alternative sourcing, value engineering, and supply chain redesign.

8. Oversee demand planning, production-linked procurement scheduling, and S&OP alignment.

9. Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials with robust planning, forecasting, and risk mitigation.

10. Lead continuous improvement projects across supply chain processes to enhance service levels and reduce costs.

11. Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.

12. Collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Corporate Leadership on business strategy, new projects, and capacity planning.

13. Develop comprehensive supply risk assessments covering geopolitical issues, market volatility, single-source dependencies, and regulatory disruptions.

Preferred Candidate Profile.

1. Candidate with Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or Supply Chain Management.

2. 15 to 25 years of experience in procurement within Formulation manufacturing, with at least 3 to 5 years in a senior leadership role (AGM/GM level or equivalent).

3. Strong knowledge of global sourcing, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and Formulation manufacturing technicalities.

4. Candidate will be responsible for vendor development from domestics & international/import source for Raw Materials & API and Bulk drugs, Excipients.