Manager Procurement R&D; / NPDs

Location: Mumbai (BKC)

Department: Supply Chain Procurement

Experience: 5-10 Years

Qualification: B.Sc. / B.Com. / Graduate / MBA

Job Objective To manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for R&D; and Recent Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring timely availability of APIs and excipients while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

- Source and procure APIs, excipients, and other materials required for R&D; and NPD projects.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.
- Collaborate with R&D;, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Production teams to support product development initiatives.
- Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms.
- Monitor market trends and implement cost optimization strategies.




- Mitigate supply risks through alternate sourcing and supplier development.

Key Competencies
- SAP Procurement System Knowledge
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Cost Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Communication & Stakeholder Management

Success Factors
- Achievement of procurement cost savings targets.
- Timely completion of sourcing activities for R&D;/NPD projects.
- Development of reliable supplier networks.
- High stakeholder satisfaction across R&D;, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Production teams.
- Compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Internal Stakeholders R&D;, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, GTS

External Stakeholders

Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Service Providers

Travel Requirement

Vendor visits and plant visits as required.

📌 Manager Procurement - R&D/NDPs (Mumbai)
🏢 Wockhardt
📍 Mumbai