Role & responsibilities

Strategic Procurement
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for APIs, Excipients.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Build long-term supplier partnerships to ensure supply continuity and competitive advantage.
Float Requests for Quotation (RFQs), conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and prepare Comparative Statements (QCS).
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, delivery schedules, minimum order quantities.
Achieve annual procurement savings without compromising quality and regulatory compliance.

Supplier Relationship Management
Coordinate supplier audits with Corporate Quality Assurance (CQA).
Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, responsiveness, and competitiveness.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP, ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.




Coordinate with Corporate Quality Assurance for:
Vendor qualification and approval
Change Control
CAPA implementation
Quality Agreements

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with
Manufacturing
Corporate Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Regulatory Affairs
Finance

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.

Experience
Robust expertise in sourcing APIs and excipients for regulated markets such as US, EMA, MHRA, TGA, Health Canada, and other international markets.
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and import procurement.

📌 Executive Procurement Mumbai
🏢 Bliss GVS Pharma
📍 Mumbai