Summary:

This role is for one our esteemed client in GCC.

The Associate

Director – Procurement will lead the end-to-end procurement function across raw materials (APIs and excipients), packaging materials, consumables, spares and services, building a sourcing strategy that delivers cost savings, uninterrupted supply and full GxP compliance. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic sourcing professional from the pharmaceutical industry who can lead a team, negotiate with confidence and partner closely with R&D;, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs and manufacturing.

Years of Experience: 12 – 15 Years

Location; Hyderabad

Key skills

- 12–15 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 4–5 years leading a team.
- Robust strategic sourcing and category management experience across RM (APIs/excipients), PM, consumables, spares and services.
- Formulation experience with exposure to injectable/sterile products and their critical materials.
- Working knowledge of GMP requirements as they apply to procurement: vendor qualification, quality agreements, change control and audit readiness.
- Strong supplier negotiation skills, with a track record of closing high-value and long-term contracts.
- Proven leadership: able to build, lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.




- Hands-on experience with SAP (MM/Ariba) or a similar ERP and e-sourcing tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Core competencies: Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Ownership, Integrity

Past Industry Experience Preferred:
- Pharmaceutical formulations (generics or innovator) — sterile injectables strongly preferred
- CDMO/CMO — GMP sourcing across multiple products and clients
- API, biotech or medical devices — regulated sourcing with vendor qualification and quality agreements

Decision Making Scope (Policy/Procedure):
- Own procurement strategy, category plans and sourcing decisions within approved budgets and delegation of authority
- Select and award suppliers from the Approved Vendor List; recommend new vendors for QA qualification
- Negotiate and approve contracts within delegated financial limits; higher-value contracts escalated to senior leadership
- Define and improve procurement policies, SOPs and supplier performance frameworks
- Final vendor approval from a quality standpoint sits with QA

PLZ SEND RESUME TO [email protected] ONLY if you are an immediate joinee and is currently in Hyderabad or is native of Hyderabad with CTC and Notice Period details!

📌 Procurement - Associate Director_Pharma Industry ONLY (Hyderabad)
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