Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this current and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape
Lead the global supplier strategy and management for the India-based API supply base, maximizing value creation through supplier partnerships, competitive sourcing throughout the whole lifecycle (launch to last-out), and global cross-functional collaboration.
Drive supplier-centric strategies including supplier growth, consolidation, and exit planning, while ensuring cost competitiveness, supply security, and alignment with global procurement and business priorities.
Direct people leadership responsibility for the Category Manager API at the Kalwe production site (key global launch site) and the Category Manager within the India sourcing office.




Lead the global supplier strategy and management for the India-based API supply base, maximizing value creation through supplier partnerships, competitive sourcing throughout the whole lifecycle (launch to last-out), and global cross-functional collaboration.
Drive supplier-centric strategies including supplier growth, consolidation, and exit planning, while ensuring cost competitiveness, supply security, and alignment with global procurement and business priorities.
Direct people leadership responsibility for the Category Manager API at the Kalwe production site (key global launch site) and the Category Manager within the India sourcing office.

Job Description
Major accountabilities:
- Develop and execute supplier-centric strategies for the India supply base with a spend of 125 million USD, including contracting, joint business development plans, growth roadmaps, risk mitigation, and exit strategies aligned with global procurement and business prioritie

📌 Head Procurement API (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sandoz
📍 Hyderabad