Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute sourcing strategies across direct materials and external manufacturing spend categories. • Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and selection activities. • Drive commercial negotiations, contract development, and supplier agreements. • Deliver annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives. • Establish supplier governance frameworks and executive business review processes. • Manage supplier risk assessments and supply continuity strategies. • Build strong executive relationships with strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners. • Lead sourcing support for product launches, tech transfers, portfolio acquisitions, and network expansion initiatives. • Standardize sourcing processes, category management methodologies, supplier onboarding, and supplier management practices. • Leverage spend analytics, market intelligence, and digital procurement solutions to improve sourcing effectiveness. • Develop supplier segmentation strategies and strategic supplier partnerships. • Develop and coach sourcing professionals while building organizational capabilities.



• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and value creation. Skills and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred. • 10+ years of pharmaceutical sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience. • Solid experience sourcing APIs, components, packaging, and external manufacturing services. • Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and contract management activities. • Proven track record delivers measurable cost savings and value creation. • Experience implementing supplier relationship management and category management programs. • Strong understanding of supplier risk management and business continuity planning. • Demonstrated success leading transformation, process improvement, and organizational change initiatives. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities. • Ability to influence executive-level internal and external stakeholders. • Willingness to travel approximately 15-20%.

📌 Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing (Supply Chain & Sourcing ) (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Ztek Consulting
📍 Navi Mumbai