Sourcing Manager

Position- Manager - Sourcing (Pharma) Key Responsibilities: Sourcing & Procurement: Lead the procurement of Raw Materials, excipients and APIs from China, India and Europe, ensuring availability and regulatory compliance. Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize costs, quality, and supplier performance. Supplier Relationship Management: Establish strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and addressing supply disruptions. Conduct supplier audits and manage quality agreements. Mangement of confidential, commercial, exclusivity and representation agreements. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure sourcing practices align with cGMP, ICH, and relevant FDA/EMA guidelines. Maintain proper documentation, including certificates of analysis (COA) and supplier qualifications. Market Research & Cost Optimization: Monitor market trends for pricing, supply chain risks, and new suppliers. Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance and quality standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and Regulatory teams to meet material needs for new products and existing production. Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, ensuring high performance and professional development. Preferred candidate profile Bachelors/Masters in Pharmaceutical Studies and Preferably a degree in Business Administration. Experience of approx. 7-10 years in sourcing with exposure to vendor Development in the Pharmaceutical Raw-Material Industry. Company Name: Molkem Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., India Company Website: https://www.molkem.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/molkem/ Overview: Molkem specializes in delivering high-quality ingredients and formulations for the Pharmaceutical, Food, Nutraceutical, and Cosmetic industries. Further, we proudly carry forward our legacy in specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments, meeting the diverse needs of industries including Textile, Leather, Polymer, Paint, Ink, and Plastics. Our continued commitment to these sectors ensures consistent quality and innovation for our valued partners With headquarters in India, Molkem has established a significant global presence, operating three distribution centers located in India, Dubai, and Brazil. This network is further enhanced by our subsidiaries in Brazil, Vietnam, and Dubai, as well as sales offices in Argentina and Colombia. Our upcoming state-of-the-art R&D and analytical development center - Molkem Labs in Ahmedabad, India, is set to offer R&D, Tech Transfer and CDMO services for oral solids, parentals, and novel drug delivery systems.