Key Roles & Responsibilities

- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Own and execute strategic sourcing strategies for:
- Raw materials, intermediates, solvents and chemicals
- Packaging materials (primary & secondary)
- Plant operating materials, spares, consumables (MRO)
- Tolling partners sourcing & management
- Logistics, warehousing, CHA, freight, and other services
- Develop category strategies, supplier roadmaps, and long-term sourcing plans aligned with demand, risk, and cost objectives.
- Identify alternate suppliers, geographies, and make-vs-buy opportunities to enhance resilience.
- Supplier, Vendor & Toller Management
- Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and rationalization.
- Drive supplier performance management (cost, quality, delivery, service, compliance).
- Manage strategic tollers and service providers including contracts, capacity commitment, and performance reviews.
- Partner with QA/Regulatory for vendor audits, approvals, and requalification requirements.
- Manage supplier risk including single-source exposure, force majeure, capacity, and regulatory risks.
- Procurement Planning & Execution
- Translate demand and supply plans into robust procurement plans aligned with production and inventory targets.
- Ensure timely availability of critical materials while balancing inventory, working capital, and service levels.
- Monitor lead times, MOQ constraints, shelf-life, and regulatory dependencies.
- Work closely with Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams for execution readiness.
- Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence
- Lead commercial negotiations, rate contracts, LTAs,



and strategic agreements.
- Drive structured cost optimization initiatives across materials and services (should-costing, indexation, value engineering, alternate sourcing).
- Track raw material price movements, market indices, and industry trends.
- Deliver measurable savings while safeguarding quality, compliance, and supply continuity.
- Compliance, Quality & Regulatory Alignment
- Ensure procurement processes comply with GMP, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards relevant to Pharma, Chemicals, Food & Aqua segments.
- Own procurement documentation including MSDS, CoA, specifications, change controls, and import/export compliance inputs.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with complete documentation and traceability.
- Embed compliance-first mindset across suppliers and procurement operations.
- Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Design, implement, and continuously improve procurement processes, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Drive standardization, automation, and ERP discipline (SAP / ERP systems).
- Establish clear procurement KPIs, dashboards, and MIS for leadership reporting.
- Identify inefficiencies and lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.
- Risk Management & Business Continuity




- Proactively identify supply, cost, and compliance risks.
- Build and maintain risk mitigation plans including alternate sourcing, buffering strategies, and contingency planning.
- Actively support crisis response and supply assurance during disruptions.
- Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Structure, lead, coach, and develop the procurement team.
- Set clear goals, performance expectations, and capability development plans.
- Build a high-ownership, data-driven, and compliance-oriented procurement culture.
- Act as escalation point and mentor within the sourcing and procurement function.
- Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Act as primary procurement interface with Manufacturing, QA, Planning, Finance, Logistics, Commercial and Leadership teams.
- Provide management-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to APAC & global leadership.
- Represent procurement in S&OP; / IBP, reviews, and strategic discussions.
- Reporting & Analytics
- Maintain procurement MIS, dashboards, and cost analysis reports
- Track KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and lead time

Core Skills & Competencies

- Strategic sourcing & category management
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
- Supplier & risk management expertise
- Cost optimization & value engineering mindset
- Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory & quality systems
- ERP / SAP proficiency and solid analytical capability
- Stakeholder management across senior levels
- Structured problem-solving and execution focus
- Integrity, compliance-first and ownership mindset

📌 Senior Procurement Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Aceto Pharma (india)
📍 Mumbai