Assistant Manager/Manager - Global Sourcing & Procurement

Role Purpose

To support and execute global sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, APIs, excipients, packaging materials. The role is responsible for supplier development, cost optimization, procurement planning.

Location: Mumbai/Gurugram

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production and project requirements.
• Coordinate with planning and inventory teams to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements
• Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and prepare comparative analyses.
• Support sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Develop alternate and backup sources for critical materials.
• Follow up with suppliers on order execution and resolve supply-related issues.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Monitor market and commodity trends affecting material prices.
• Assist in budget control and procurement efficiency initiatives

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Supply Chain
• Production
• QA/QC
• Regulatory Affairs
• R&D
• Finance

Education

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Supply Chain,
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations is desirable

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain functions
• Exposure to international sourcing & Procurement

Key Skills

• Excellent Communication skills as need to work in International environment
• MS Excel and Data Analysis