Manage procurement of chemicals, reagents, solvents, and consumables for scale-up and kilo-lab projects.
Identify and develop suppliers for specialised or hard-to-source chemicals.
Align purchase requirements with technical specifications shared by scientists and project teams.
Ensure all procured materials meet regulatory, safety, and documentation standards.
Deliver fast and reliable sourcing to meet project-critical scale-up timelines.
Negotiate cost, quality, and delivery terms with domestic and international vendors.
Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement and costing records.
Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and stores for timely material receipt and QA release.
Maintain project-wise inventory levels and prevent delays due to material shortages.
Track and evaluate vendor performance for quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
Conduct market research and identify alternate suppliers for niche or rare chemicals.
Job requirements
48+ years experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry with strong exposure to CRO/CDMO operations, process scale-up, API/intermediate sourcing, and global vendor management..
Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end procurement of key raw materials, advanced intermediates, key starting materials (KSMs), specialisation in Scale up raw material
Proficient in ERP systems and digital procurement workflows.
Expertise in evaluating and onboarding CRO/CMO vendors, managing technical, commercial, and compliance aspects, ensuring alignment with regulatory, quality and project timelines.
Strong background in process development & scale-up support
Excellent Excel and documentation management abilities.
Clear, effective communication with scientists and cross-functional teams.
Ability to work with urgency and meet tight project timelines.
Skilled in preparing RFQs, comparative cost analysis, vendor audits, and managing long-term supply agreements and contract manufacturing arrangements.
High attention to detail and compliance mindset.
Organised, proactive, and capable of handling multiple requests.
Quick problem-solving skills for sourcing challenges.
Positive, collaborative attitude aligned with fast-paced CRO culture.
