Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement

About Alkem:

Alkem Laboratories Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical generics, formulations and nutraceuticals in India and globally over 50 countries. We have consistently been ranked amongst the top five pharmaceutical companies in India. Our portfolio includes illustrious brands like Clavam, Pan, Pan-D, and Taxim-O, which feature amongst the top 50 pharmaceutical brands in India.

Objective / Purpose of the Role:

To support procurement of capital equipment and OPEX requirements for formulation plants, API plants, and R&D units across manufacturing locations. The role involves executing end-to-end procurement activities including techno-commercial evaluation, vendor coordination, negotiation support, and ensuring adherence to procurement processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities (Key Result Areas):

• Execute procurement of capital equipment for pharma manufacturing units including API, formulation, and R&D facilities
• Support procurement for new projects as well as ongoing OPEX requirements
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluation of vendor offers and prepare comparative statements
• Assist in vendor negotiations and purchase order finalization
• Ensure timely PR to PO conversion as per defined SOP timelines
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and procurement efficiency projects
• Support vendor qualification, evaluation, and consolidation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely delivery of goods and services
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, SOPs, audit requirements, and legal compliance
• Work on SAP Ariba sourcing to increase spend under management
• Support implementation of Ariba commerce automation for identified vendors

Educational Qualification:

BE / B.Tech (Mandatory)

Experience:

9-10 years of relevant experience in procurement within the pharmaceutical industry (mandatory)

Key Competencies:

• Experience in procurement of capital goods, especially in API, utilities, and infrastructure equipment
• Understanding of pharma procurement processes and compliance requirements
• Basic to intermediate expertise in techno-commercial evaluation
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba (preferred)
• Good stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong process adherence