Buyer – Biologics & Fermentation Procurement

Zydus is hiring an experienced Buyer to manage end‑to‑end indirect procurement for our biologics / fermentation manufacturing plant.

Job Details:

Location: Zydus Corporate Park, Ahmedabad

Department: Procurement – GDSO

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)

Experience: 8–12 years

Role Summary:

To manage indirect procurement covering process equipment, utilities, mechanical spares, CAPEX items, and engineering services for biologics/fermentation operations, ensuring GMP compliance, cost optimization, and uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle indirect procurement for biopharma, biosimilars & vaccine manufacturing
• Procure fermenters, bioreactors, chromatography systems, filtration units, centrifuges, utilities & mechanical spares
• Support greenfield & brownfield biologics projects (CAPEX, commissioning, FAT/SAT)
• Vendor development, negotiation, PO execution & coordination
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, QMS, and regulatory audits (USFDA, EDQM, CDSCO, ISO)
• Manage critical & non‑critical spares and support plant maintenance requirements.

Key Skills

• Biologics & fermentation equipment
• Mechanical utilities & facility systems
• Indirect procurement & CAPEX sourcing
• Vendor management & commercial negotiations
• Strong coordination & cross‑functional execution