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Key responsibilities Area

1.

Strategic

Procurement

● Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and production requirements.

● Manage procurement of APIs, KSMs, intermediates, solvents, specialty chemicals,

excipients, packing materials and engineering/plant consumables.

● Identify alternate sources and develop a robust supplier base.

● Evaluate domestic and international sourcing opportunities.

● Ensure timely procurement as per production and inventory plans.

2.

Vendor

Development & Management

● Identify, evaluate and develop recent suppliers.

● Conduct commercial and technical evaluation of vendors in coordination with QA, R&D;,

Production and other functions.

● Maintain approved vendor relationships and periodically review supplier performance.

● Develop alternate vendors for critical and single-source materials.

● Negotiate annual rate contracts, supply agreements and long-term contracts.

- Cost Optimisation

● Drive procurement cost reduction through strategic negotiation, alternate sourcing,

volume consolidation and value engineering.

● Track commodity/chemical price movements and market trends.

● Benchmark purchase prices against market and industry trends.

● Analyse total procurement cost, including freight, duties, taxes, credit terms and logistics.

4.

Commercial

Negotiations

● Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, MOQ, lead time, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.





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● Finalise purchase contracts and long-term supply arrangements.

● Resolve commercial disputes with suppliers.

● Ensure procurement decisions are commercially competitive while meeting quality and supply requirements.

- Supply & Inventory Management

● Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Stores, Finance, QA and Logistics.

● Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials.

● Monitor open POs, pending deliveries, shortages and delayed supplies.

● Optimise inventory levels and reduce excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

● Develop procurement plans based on production forecasts and business requirements.

- Quality & Regulatory Compliance

● Ensure procurement is carried out only from approved/qualified suppliers.

● Coordinate with QA for vendor qualification, audits, specifications, COA requirements and quality-related issues.

● Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, regulatory, EHS and company procurement procedures.

● Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit trails.

7.

Import

Procurement

● Manage import procurement of critical APIs, intermediates and specialty chemicals wherever applicable.

● Coordinate with logistics, CHA, finance and suppliers for smooth import clearance and timely material availability.

● Evaluate landed cost and international sourcing economics.

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