Domnic Lewis has been mandated to hire for Assistant Manager- Procurement
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager- Procurement to support our research and development initiatives through effective sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations. This role involves strategic purchasing of R&D-specific; materials, ensuring timely procurement cycles, and supporting innovation and cost-saving initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities Success Indicators - Procure raw materials, chemicals, and related items for R&D.;
- Source Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs) for clinical trials.
- Manage outsourcing for R&D; testing and development.
- Identify and qualify vendors for recent and cost-optimization projects.
- Ensure timely conversion of purchase requests into orders, with OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery.
- Lead contract negotiations and vendor selection in compliance with internal policies.
- Coordinate deliveries, GRN processing, and vendor payments. - Timely and accurate order fulfillment
- Cost savings against budget
- Reduction in single-vendor dependency
- Compliance with procurement policies Stakeholder Management Success Indicators - Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate across departments to support project needs. - Stakeholder satisfaction
- Cross-functional project success MIS & Reporting Success Indicators - Prepare monthly procurement reports and savings trackers.
- Provide data to support strategic decision-making. - Accuracy of reports
- Data-driven impact on procurement planning Special Initiatives Success Indicators - Contribute to strategic and process improvement initiatives.
- Drive efficiency and transformation in procurement processes. - On-time project delivery
- Measurable impact and stakeholder feedback
Key Stakeholders
External:
- Suppliers
- Government and Regulatory Authorities
Internal:
- R&D; Teams
- Quality & Regulatory Affairs
- Finance & Legal
- Supply Chain
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Science or B.Pharm
- Preferred: Postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
Experience
- Required: 4–5 years of experience in R&D; Procurement