Department: Purchase / Procurement
Reporting To: Purchase Manager / Head – SCM
Location: Pharma Manufacturing Unit
Key Responsibilities
- Procure Raw Materials (API/Excipients), Packing Materials, and general items as per approved vendor list.
- Raise Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requisitions and budgets.
- Ensure procurement in compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with QA, Stores, Production, MCC and Finance for material requirements.
- Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
- Maintain vendor database, rate contracts, and price negotiations.
- Compare quotations and prepare comparative statements (CS).
- Monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
- Handle vendor evaluation, qualification and performance review.
- Resolve issues related to quality, quantity, delivery and documentation.
- Ensure proper documentation of:
- PO
- COA / Test Certificates
- Invoices & GRN
- Support audits (internal, external,
regulatory) related to purchase.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Knowledge of pharma raw & packing materials
- Understanding of GMP & regulatory compliance
- Solid negotiation & vendor management skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / other ERP) and MS Excel
- Good communication & coordination skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability