Sr. Manager/AGM- Packaging Commercial Procurement

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Vendor Management (Procurement Focus)

• Alternate Vendor Development (AVD)

  : De-risk supply chain bottlenecks by actively evaluating, auditing, and onboarding alternate global and local packaging suppliers.

• Cost Optimization

  : Lead value engineering and cost-reduction projects through vendor consolidation, material substitution

• Supplier Governance

  : Draft Service Level Agreements (SLAs), monitor supplier key performance indicators (KPIs), and manage risk mitigation strategies for single-source dependencies.

2. Regulatory, Quality, and Artwork Compliance

• Regulatory Audits

  : Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Affairs (RA) to verify that all packaging components strictly meet global pharmacopoeia standards.

• Artwork Management

  : Supervise the workflow and approval protocols of localized, multi-lingual, and anti-counterfeiting elements integrated onto cartons, labels, and foils.

• Production & Market Complaints

  : Investigate stability failures, primary container leakages, or packaging-related market complaints, implementing rigorous Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

3. Sustainability & Green Initiatives

• Eco-friendly Standards

  : Head organizational strategies to adopt recyclable materials, reduce Plastic Waste Management (PWM) impacts, and integrate biodegradable alternatives into commercial pack styles.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Cross-functional Alignment

  : Act as the technical liaison between BD, R&D, Corporate Purchase, Manufacturing Plants, PPIC, Quality Control, and CQA.

• Mentorship

  : Direct, manage, and upskill a high-performing team of packaging technologists, purchase managers, and design executives across multiple manufacturing sites.

Key Technical & Behavioral Skills

• Domain Knowledge

  : Deep understanding of specialized materials like Cosmetics Packaging, Tubes, Cold Form Blister Foil, PVC/PVDC films, Glass vials/ampoules/bottles , HDPE bottles, and Multi-layered laminates.

• Regulatory Insights

  : Thorough command over EU-GMP, and ICH guidelines governing primary packaging extractables, leachable, and stability requirements.

• Software Tools

  : Proficiency in

  SAP S4 HANA

  , CRM, Power BI, Microsoft and artwork management platforms Harmony.

• Core Competencies

  : Strategic negotiation, high-stakes project management, and rapid troubleshooting on the shop floor.