Strategic Sourcing - Formulations

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nRole Purpose

nResponsible for ensuring timely availability of APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and other project requirements through effective sourcing and procurement strategies to support uninterrupted formulation project delivery.

nKey Responsibilities

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- Drive strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for formulation projects.
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- Ensure timely purchase order placement and material availability.
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- Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and continuity of supply.
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- Coordinate documentation for regulatory submissions, vendor qualification, audits, and quality agreements.
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- Support product lifecycle activities from material procurement through finished product delivery.
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- Manage artwork finalization and packaging-related coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
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- Negotiate and execute commercial agreements in collaboration with Legal, QA, RA, and business teams.
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- Monitor procurement hygiene, open deviations, vendor performance,



and compliance requirements.
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nKey Stakeholders

nInternal: Scientific Teams, Project Management, Delivery Planning, Manufacturing, QA, QC, DQA, RA, Finance, Logistics.

nExternal: Vendors, Contract Manufacturers, Service Providers, Auditors, Consultants.

nCandidate Profile

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- B.Sc./M.Sc. with MBA (Supply Chain/Operations preferred).
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- 5 to 7 years of pharmaceutical sourcing/procurement experience, preferably in formulations.
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- Exposure to regulated markets, vendor qualification, and supply chain operations.
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- Working knowledge of SAP MM, GMP, regulatory requirements, commercial agreements, and vendor management.
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nKey Skills

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- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
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- Supplier Relationship Management
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- Vendor Qualification & Compliance
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- Contract Negotiation
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- Regulatory & Quality Coordination
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- SAP MM
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- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
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- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
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📌 Team Member - Strategic Sourcing (Formulations) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services
📍 Hyderabad