Sourcing Executive

Role & responsibilities

1) Responsible for R and D /Commercial Sourcing of KSM/Intermediate and APIs for Global Mfg. Organization (Global Generics) for all sites.

2) Handling the Strategic Procurement process on End-to-End basis i.e handling RFI/RFQ process, vendor negotiations, creation of POs/Contracts etc to ensure timely Availability of materials with GMP compliance and documentation and DMF filling.

3) Support the Category/Functional head in handling Source selection & development process, managing Supplier Relationships, building Category Strategy sheets, Spend Analysis, implementing Procurement strategies.

4) Working collaboratively with all CFTs like CRD, AR&D, QC/DQA., Planning, RA, , IPM etc in handling both technical & commercial related sourcing activities, and engage with the required stakeholders for timely completion of activities/projects.

5) Active involvement in identification & selection of sources for Derisking & Alternate vendor development projects, building Risk mitigation plans by analysing the current & future business requirements, and Supply Chain strategies. Prepare business cases for project approvals by acquiring & analysing market information/data/market assessment.

7) Supporting Category Head in meeting OE Targets incl. Savings plans, analyzing market changes that determines product availability, pricing conditions, demand-supply gaps etc and tracking such changes that effects product availability/lead-times & key indices affecting Intermediate/API prices.

8) Vendor Management - Arranging Vendor audits, Qualification/requalification process, resolving rejection/technical challenges if any, CAPA management, DCO, Payment terms etc.

9) Ensure compliance to cGMP, FDA guidelines etc, Procurement KPIs and supporting ESG & Sustainability initiatives, Digitization in procurement process, S2P process etc.

Preferred candidate profile

Ideal candidate should be MSc/MPharm/PhD having a relevant work experience of min. 4-6 years in Supply Chain/Sourcing/Vendor Management.