Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Manage sourcing and procurement activities for API R&D; projects to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Source Key Starting Materials (KSMs), intermediates, raw materials, catalysts, specialty chemicals, reagents, solvents, and laboratory consumables.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to mitigate supply risks and strengthen the supplier base.
- Obtain and analyze quotations, technical documents, COAs, specifications, and regulatory documentation from suppliers.
- Conduct market intelligence studies and cost analysis to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.
- Execute RFQ processes and prepare comparative statements for supplier selection.

Commercial & Supplier Management
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance with regard to quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance, and service levels.
- Build and maintain solid supplier relationships to support urgent and strategic business requirements.




- Resolve supplier-related commercial and operational issues through effective stakeholder coordination.

Project Coordination
- Work closely with R&D;, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to understand project requirements.
- Track project timelines and ensure timely procurement support for development, validation, and pilot batches.
- Coordinate procurement activities for scale-up studies and technology transfer projects.

Import & Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate import documentation and logistics activities for international procurements.
- Ensure timely submission of shipping and customs clearance documents.
- Work with logistics and customs teams to minimize delays and maintain project timelines.
- Track critical shipments and proactively escalate supply risks.

Purchase Order Management
- Create and monitor purchase requisitions and purchase orders

📌 SCM - Strategic Sourcing (Hyderabad)
🏢 Granules India
📍 Hyderabad