Purchase Manager Pharmaceutical (API, Excipients & Packaging Material)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager with a solid background in the pharmaceutical industry. The candidate must have hands-on experience in the procurement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Excipients, and Packaging Materials. Candidates without pharmaceutical raw material purchasing experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities
Handle end-to-end procurement of APIs, Excipients, and Primary & Secondary Packaging Materials.
Source and procure pharmaceutical raw materials from approved vendors while ensuring quality, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
Develop recent vendors and evaluate existing suppliers based on quality, pricing, service, and delivery performance.
Conduct commercial negotiations to achieve the best pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements.
Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement to avoid stock shortages and excess inventory.




Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and maintain procurement documentation.
Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers for long-term business partnerships.
Analyze market trends, price fluctuations, and material availability to optimize procurement costs.

Mandatory Requirements
35 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Purchase.
Hands-on experience in purchasing:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Pharmaceutical Excipients
Primary & Secondary Packaging Materials
Strong experience in Vendor Development.
Excellent skills in Price Negotiation and commercial discussions.
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement processes, documentation, and supply chain management.
Experience working with ERP systems.

Preferred Qualification
B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc. / M.Sc. / MBA (Supply Chain) or any relevant qualification.

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