About Us
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ▶️ Scimplify Overview
Role Overview
The
Pharma Chemical Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers of
pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, intermediates, and excipients
. The role requires strong knowledge of chemical sourcing, regulatory requirements, and supplier relationship management to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for APIs, key starting materials (KSMs), intermediates, and excipients.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers globally, ensuring adherence to GMP, FDA, and regulatory standards.
- Negotiate supplier contracts covering pricing, lead times, quality, and delivery terms.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliability, consistency, and risk mitigation.
- Conduct market analysis to track pricing trends, alternative sources, and supply chain risks.
- Work closely with QA/QC, R&D, and supply chain teams to align sourcing with technical and business requirements.
- Ensure compliance with pharma procurement regulations, sustainability standards, and internal audit policies.
- Maintain vendor database, procurement reports, and sourcing dashboards for management review.
Qualification & Skills
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement of pharma chemicals, APIs, or specialty chemicals.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance (USFDA, EMA, ICH, GMP) in supplier qualification.
- Global supplier network in pharma raw materials preferred.
- Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
- Strong ability to balance cost, quality, and supply security.
- Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Zoho, or similar).
- Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable in a high-growth startup environment.
To explore synergies, email your coordinates/ resume on neha.s@scimplify.com