Manager - Purchase Engineering

You will be responsible for leading CAPEX procurement activities for solid oral formulations projects within the Formulations Division. Your main duties will involve ensuring cost-effective and timely purchases, establishing and nurturing strong relationships with vendors, and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, quality, and compliance. Additionally, you will be tasked with negotiating contracts and agreements with vendors to secure the best pricing, delivery timelines, and quality standards. Collaboration with engineering, project management, and finance teams will be crucial to align procurement activities with project requirements. It will also be part of your role to monitor supplier performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement. To qualify for this position, you must hold a B.Tech/M.Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. A minimum of 12 years of experience in procurement, CAPEX purchasing, or engineering projects within the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry is required. Proficiency in SAP S4 HANA is essential for this role. You should possess a proven ability to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to achieve optimal purchasing solutions. Experience in contract management, cost optimization, and supply chain strategies will be advantageous. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are necessary to succeed in this position. Proficiency in Excel, particularly in data analysis, reporting, and cost evaluation, is also expected.,