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About Us We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to manufacturing and doorstep delivery of innovative chemicals. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, personal care, and home care industries. Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development. We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 200+ people strong and have offices in India, UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India currently. Job Overview: We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead vendor development, change management, and risk mitigation in the procurement of APIs, generic intermediates, CDMO, CMO, and R&D lab chemicals. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in supply chain strategy, supplier evaluation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring smooth operations for our Hyderabad Genome Valley Lab. Key Responsibilities: 1. Vendor Development & Change Management - Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for *APIs, intermediates, and CDMO services*. - Drive *supplier qualification, audits, and contract negotiations* to ensure cost-effective and compliant sourcing. - Manage supplier transitions and change control processes, ensuring minimal disruption to R&D and commercial operations. - Establish long-term supplier partnerships to enhance supply security. 2. Risk Management & Compliance - Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions, raw material shortages, and geopolitical risks. - Ensure regulatory compliance for procured materials in alignment with DCGI, USFDA, EU-GMP, and other global regulatory guidelines. - Implement supplier performance tracking and risk assessment frameworks. 3. Supply Chain Strategy & Procurement Excellence - Optimize cost, quality, and lead times for procurement of critical materials. - Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Teams* to align procurement with project timelines and regulatory needs. - Manage inventory levels and procurement schedules to support *CDMO and CMO operations. Key Qualifications & Skills: - Education: B.Pharm/M.Pharm/B.Sc/M.Sc (Chemistry) or relevant domain expertise in Pharmaceuticals & Chemical Sourcing. - Experience: 0-5 years in procurement, vendor development, or supply chain management in APIs, intermediates, or CDMO businesses. - Knowledge of global and domestic supplier markets* for APIs, intermediates, and lab chemicals. - Familiarity with supply agreements, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. - Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with proficiency in *ERP/SAP and procurement tools. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Why Join Us? - Opportunity to work in Genome Valley - India s leading life sciences hub. - Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing projects. - Fast-track career growth with a dynamic and fast-evolving organization.
