Job Summary:
Responsible for end-to-end procurement and import/export operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant supply of materials. The role integrates purchasing, logistics coordination, vendor management, and regulatory compliance to support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Purchase Operations
- Manage complete PR to PO cycle within defined timelines
- Review and act on open purchase requisitions; ensure timely closure
- Maintain accurate vendor master data and procurement records
- Monitor open POs, follow up with suppliers, and ensure delivery adherence
- Ensure GRN completion, PO compliance, and documentation accuracy
- Track and reduce vendor lead times; optimize sourcing cycles
- Facilitate timely vendor payments and resolve discrepancies
- Recover credit notes, GST, and cost adjustments from suppliers
- Support sourcing for current product development in coordination with internal teams

2. Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing
- Develop and expand supplier base to reduce risk and improve
- Negotiate pricing, contracts,



and commercial terms
- Conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations (quality, cost, delivery
- Lead vendor audits and onboarding processes
- Establish supply agreements aligned with company procurement policies
- Drive continuous improvement (target-driven vendor enhancement programs)

3. Import Operations (Air & Sea)
- Manage end-to-end import logistics including planning, tracking, and delivery
- Coordinate with CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and transporters
- Handle import documentation (BL, invoices, packing list, insurance, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and clearance procedures
- Monitor Icegate status, BOE filings, and duty payments
- Minimize detention, demurrage, and additional logistics costs
- Validate freight costing across modes (air/sea/road)

4. Export Operations
- Plan and execute export shipments as per customer schedules
- Manage export documen

📌 Sr.officer - Impex & Purchase (Malkajgiri)
🏢 Aptar Pharma India
📍 Malkajgiri