Senior Procurement Specialist

Experience & Skills (Essential):

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Opex procurement, preferably in Pharmaceutical R&D, CRO, Discovery Research, or CRAMS industry
• In-depth knowledge of procurement cycle and CRO/R&D-related activities
• Hands-on experience in procurement of:
• Lab chemicals, consumables, glassware, chromatography columns
• MRO items (engineering, maintenance, spares)
• Biologics-specific materials (mandatory)
• Experience in managing long-term contracts: ARC, AMC, O&M
• Exposure to equipment services procurement
• Strong data management and reporting skills (MIS, PPTs, Excel)
• Proficient in computer applications and ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with international suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive, quality-focused, and problem-solving mindset

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of chemicals, Opex materials, and services
• Follow SOPs and procurement policies diligently
• Handle estimate requests, obtain competitive quotations, and prepare comparative statements
• Coordinate with scientific teams for indent processing and approvals
• Create and circulate POs; ensure supplier acknowledgment
• Liaise with logistics for timely delivery and documentation
• Coordinate with scientific teams for material receipt and issue resolution
• Ensure timely supplier payments in coordination with finance
• Identify and onboard new vendors; negotiate for cost-effective procurement
• Submit MIS reports regularly
• Support new business projects and vendor consolidation
• Manage consolidated and open orders efficiently

Qualification:

• MSc / B.Tech (Chemical) / B.Pharm with MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management