Sr. Manager - Strategic Buying

USV, a top-15 pharmaceutical company in India, excels in the diabetes and cardio sectors. We have a presence in over 65 countries with our dynamic team of over 7,000 across generations. Our commitment to brand building is evident in our popular products like Glycomet GP, Ecosprin AV, Jalra, Tazloc, Glynase, MVI and more.

Role: Sr. Manager - Strategic Buying(Individual Contributor)

Location: USV,Corporate Office- Govandi East

Working Days: Monday to Saturday(2nd and 4th Saturday off, 1st,3rd and 5th Saturday operational)

Department: Operations

Experience : 8 - 12 yrs

Qualification : Full timeMBA

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

Sourcing Process Management-

Manage category sourcing for all indirect services and consumables (Marketing, IT, Logistics, R&D, etc.).

Drive business toward preferred suppliers and avoid supplier proliferation.

Simplify sourcing processes, update SOPs, and manage renewals of IT and Indirect Services MSA.

Approval Management-

Review and approve new Vendor and HCO (Healthcare Organization) approvals.

Manage PO and Service Entry approvals as per the Delegation of Authority (DoA).

Review and approve all ARIBA sourcing projects and Quote Comparison Reports (QCR).

Strategic Project Initiatives (SPIs)-

Actively participate in the SPI process.

Contribute strategic ideas to business initiatives.

Audit Management and Compliance-

Handle process audits by the internal audit team and prepare sites for audits.

Draft management responses to audit observations.

Ensure the timely closure of all Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).