Join Eisai - Empowering Lives, Transforming Healthcare
At Eisai, we are on a mission to satisfy unmet medical needs and elevate healthcare for patients, their families, and caregivers. Our commitment to human health care (hhc) is the driving force behind our breakthroughs in neurology and oncology, with an unwavering focus on research and development.
Why Eisai
- Innovation Leaders: As a renowned Japanese pharmaceutical company, we have a rich history of developing innovative medicines. Notably, we are the pioneers behind the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
- Impactful Contributions: Join a team that is making a significant impact in the healthcare landscape. Your work at Eisai goes beyond a job; it's a contribution to improving lives globally.
- Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. We are not just expanding; we are evolving, and we want individuals who are ready for the challenge.
Your Opportunity:
If you are a highly-motivated individual seeking to be part of a company that values innovation, research, and making a real impact, Eisai is the place for you. Be a part of our journey as we continue to break new ground in healthcare.
Your Responsibilities:
Procurement for Drug Product - OSD Manufacturing:
- Source Raw Material API, Excipients, solvents, and packaging materials.
- Ensure uninterrupted production by timely procurement, including import materials.
- Collaborate with planning/Warehouse teams for stock maintenance during scale-ups.
- Maintain a high level of satisfaction among key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring timely deliveries.
Procurement for Drug Substance - API Manufacturing:
- Source API, Intermediates, Solvents, and raw materials domestically and internationally.
- Manage solvents & General Raw materials during Commercial project scale-ups.
- Establish separate tracking mechanisms for global shipments.
- Ensure a high on-time delivery rate for raw materials to support uninterrupted production schedules.
Global Procurement:
- Implement strategies to reduce lead times, enhancing agility and responsiveness in the supply chain.
- Collaborate with the QA team to maintain and improve raw material quality standards, minimizing non-conformities.
- Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics, including quality, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Streamline and improve procurement processes, reducing cycle times and enhancing overall efficiency.
Planning & Scheduling:
- Utilize production planning knowledge for effective scheduling (25% of time).
- Coordinate closely with PPIC for seamless production planning.
CMO & Vendor Management:
- Conduct spend management and strategy preparation.
- Facilitate vendor identification, development, and risk mitigation.
- Arrange and participate in vendor audits along with QA.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with corporate and divisional policies.
- Monitor statutory books/records and adhere to SEZ rules and regulations.
- Maintain knowledge of bidding processes and contracting.
Alternative Vendor Development and Cost Savings:
- Arrange samples and documents for alternative vendor development.
- Continuously update and review alternative vendor development sheets.
- Participate in strategic procurement for cost-effective solutions.
- Support FY budget preparation with updated pricing.
- Implement strategies to reduce lead times, enhancing agility and responsiveness in the supply chain.
ERP System:
- Preferably experienced with SAP.
- Ensure P2P process compliance, PR to PO conversion, and report generation.
- Familiarity with procurement-related T codes in SAP.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical procurement RM's in particular.
- Strong knowledge of Project management & and planning.
- Familiarity with global procurement practices.
- Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Compliance with corporate policies and regulations.
- Proficiency in SAP and other ERP systems.
