Purchasing Executive

Job Title: Purchase Executive

Purchase

Pharmaceutical (API Manufacturing)

Plant, Khatraj Chokdi, Ahmedabad

Purchase Manager

Job Summary:

Purchase Executive

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning:

• Plan and manage the procurement of raw materials, solvents, chemicals, and packaging materials for API manufacturing.
• Coordinate with production and R&D teams to understand material requirements.

Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and quality requirements.

Purchase Operations:

• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP/SAP systems.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Handle import/export documentation for international procurement.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Monitor inventory levels to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Analyze cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain complete procurement records, including supplier audits and quality agreements.

Vendor Audit & Quality Coordination:

• Coordinate with QA/QC for supplier qualification and material approval.
• Assist in vendor audits and CAPA closures if required.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of

  Pharma raw materials, solvents, and intermediates

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Familiarity with

  GMP, regulatory compliance

  , and

  pharma supply chain

• Proficient in

  ERP

  systems
• Good documentation and analytical skills

Qualifications:

• Education:

  B.Sc / B.Pharm / M.Sc / MBA (Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred)

• Experience:

  2–5 years of relevant experience in

  pharma (preferably API) purchasing/procurement

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in handling

  Regulatory Audits (USFDA, EDQM, WHO-GMP)

• Exposure to

  cost analysis and strategic sourcing