Role Objective:
We are seeking a strategic and experienced R&D; Senior Sourcing Manager to oversee the complete procurement and supply chain lifecycle for our Finished Dosage Form (FDF) Research & Development. This critical role serves as the link between R&D; and the supply chain, managing the end-to-end sourcing of critical raw materials (APIs & Excipients) and packaging materials (Primary, Secondary, Sterile). The manager will ensure the compliant and cost-efficient acquisition of materials for R&D; trials, stability studies, and pilot batches, adhering to strict regulatory and quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development: Proactively identify, evaluate, and onboard current vendors for APIs and excipients to establish secure supply chains for regulated (US/EU) and non-regulated markets.
- Alternative Vendor Development (AVD): Lead initiatives to develop and qualify alternative suppliers for critical raw materials to ensure supply security and drive cost-effectiveness.
- Techno-Commercial Negotiation:
Conduct advanced negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal cost reduction while maintaining quality standards.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and maintain all vendor supply agreements and Confidentiality Agreements (CDA).
- Inventory & Risk Management: Monitor R&D; material stock levels and manage vendor performance using established key metrics.
2. R&D; and Regulatory Support
- R&D; Project Coordination: Collaborate closely with R&D;, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory teams to ensure the timely procurement of samples necessary for development projects, from initial lab formulation through to scale-up.
- Regulatory Documentation: Facilitate the collection of essential documents such as Drug Master Files (DMF), Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and compliance certificates to support ANDA (Abbreviated New Drug Application) filings.
- EXIM & Licensing: Ma