To lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process equired for the commercial formulation plant, ensuring uninterrupted production, cost efficiency, and full compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Strategic Procurement Planning
2. Expert in CAPEX & OPEX (Mandatory)
3. Cost Optimization & Budget Control
4. Vendor Development & Management
5. Regulatory & Quality Compliance
6. Operational Coordination
7. MIS & Reporting
Candidate required from Formulation (Pharma) only. Qualifications & Experience
- Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc with MBA (Operations / Supply Chain preferred)
- Experience: 14 - 20 years in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in pharma formulations
- Robust exposure to regulated markets procurement
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- In-depth knowledge of pharma raw & packing materials
- Regulatory and compliance awareness
- Strategic thinking with cost-optimization mindset
- ERP/SAP proficiency
- Leadership and cross-functional coordination
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cost savings achieved
- Vendor performance & compliance
- Inventory turnover and stock availability
- Audit observations related to procurement
- On-time material availability for production