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. 3. 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.



FORM NO. FHR005-01/04 Page 2 of ● 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. 5. 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. 6. 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.

📌 Assistant General Manager (Dholka)
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
📍 Dholka