Senior Procurement Executive Packaging

About Walter: Walter® Healthcare isn’t just another pharmaceutical CDMO, we’re the blueprint for the future of smart pharma manufacturing. Founded with a vision to accelerate therapeutic access while reinventing what a contract manufacturing partner can be, we now stand as one of India’s fastest-growing PharmaTech powerhouses. At Walter, we’ve built an ecosystem that fuses legacy pharmaceutical rigour with AI-driven operational intelligence, allowing us to consistently deliver 5,000+ commercialized formulations across 18+ therapeutic verticals — from Cardiovascular and Neurology to Immunology and Advanced Pediatrics, and so many more. Let's connect and explore how we can build a healthier, smarter world together. Profile: Senior Procurement Executive – Packaging (Pharma) Reports to: Ops Head Division: Contract Manufacturing (CDMO & CMO) Experience: 5+ Years Location: Mohali, H.O. (Bestech Business Towers) We are looking to hire a hands-on Sr. Procurement Executive responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring timely availability of Secondary Packaging Materials (SPM) such as monocartons, outer cartons/master cartons, and labels. Over time, the role will expand to include Primary Packaging Materials (PPM) including bottles, caps, droppers, foils, tubes, and other dosage-form-specific packaging components. This role is critical to ensuring production continuity, cost efficiency, and vendor reliability. This role is specifically suited for professionals currently or previously working in: Printing presses Carton / label manufacturing units Packaging converters (monocartons, labels, corrugation) Paperboard / duplex / FBB / SBS carton plants If you understand how packaging is costed, produced, and delivered, and now want to move to the client / manufacturer side, this role is designed for you. Responsibilities:  Secondary Packaging Procurement (Core Responsibility) Procurement of monocartons, outer cartons / master cartons, labels Vendor finalisation based on quality, price, lead time, and reliability Rate negotiation based on actual cost drivers (GSM, board type, print colors, coating, wastage) Negotiation of credit periods / payment terms Issuing POs and following up for on-time dispatch and delivery to plant Coordination with production, QA, and stores to avoid shortages or line stoppages Vendor Relationship Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved packaging vendors by making regular vendor visits as required for relationship management and issue resolution Periodic vendor performance review (price, delivery, rejection rates) Alternate vendor development to reduce dependency and risk Resolution of supply issues, delays, or quality concerns Planning & Coordination Align procurement with production plans and dispatch schedules Track incoming PM status and proactively flag delays Ensure buffer stock for critical items where required Work closely with internal teams to anticipate upcoming requirements Future Scope – Primary Packaging Materials (PPM) Gradual involvement in procurement of: Bottles (PET, HDPE, glass), Caps, droppers, measuring cups, Blister foils (PVC, PVDC, Alu-Alu), Tubes (laminated / aluminum), Other dosage-form-specific PPM, Understanding compatibility with dosage forms (syrups, tablets, capsules, ointments, etc.) Skills & Qualifications and Preferred Background: 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical packaging procurement or in Packing Material Factory, Printing Press Background Prior exposure to SPM procurement is mandatory. Experience with PPM procurement is an added advantage Strong negotiation skills (rates + payment terms) Vendor coordination and follow-up discipline. Understanding of pharma packaging specifications Ability to work under production pressure and timelines Good documentation and follow-up skills. Experience dealing directly with pharma clients Practical, solution-oriented mindset (not just desk procurement) Good to Have: Exposure to pharma or FMCG packaging, Understanding of corrugation, lamination, coatings. What We Offer Stable role in a growing pharma manufacturing organisation Opportunity to build and own the packaging procurement function Exposure to multiple dosage forms and packaging categories Long-term growth into a broader procurement / supply-chain role