We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage the end-to-end procurement of raw materials for a regulatory pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The incumbent should have hands-on experience in sourcing pharmaceutical raw materials, vendor management, SAP, and procurement processes in a regulated workplace (USFDA/EU-GMP/MHRA/WHO-GMP).

Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of pharmaceutical raw materials (API, excipients, and critical materials) to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Source, evaluate, and develop vendors in line with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Float RFQs, negotiate commercial terms, finalize purchase orders, and monitor timely deliveries.
- Coordinate with Production Planning, QA, QC, Warehouse, and Finance for smooth procurement operations.
- Work extensively on SAP (MM Module) for Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt coordination, and procurement tracking.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with regulatory standards including USFDA, EU-GMP, MHRA, WHO-GMP, and company SOPs.




- Maintain optimum inventory levels while avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Monitor supplier performance with respect to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Resolve procurement issues related to shortages, delayed deliveries, and quality concerns.
- Support vendor qualification, audits, and documentation as per regulatory requirements.
- Generate procurement MIS reports and support cost optimization initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Raw Material Procurement within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
- Mandatory experience in a Regulatory Manufacturing Plant (USFDA, EU-GMP, MHRA, WHO-GMP, or equivalent).
- Hands-on working knowledge of SAP MM is essential.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, excipients, and proc

📌 Raw Material Procurement Manager (Chandigarh)
🏢 Ind Swift
📍 Chandigarh