We are looking for a highly driven sourcing qualified to lead the strategic procurement of APIs and Excipients for new product development projects. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and global suppliers, supporting projects from development through successful commercial launch.

Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: 4-8 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Pharm. (MBA / M.Pharm. preferred)

Key Responsibilities

✔ Lead strategic sourcing activities for APIs and Excipients aligned with project timelines. ✔ Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers while ensuring compliance with organizational procurement procedures.

✔ Manage end-to-end sourcing support including:

- Sample procurement
- Supplier documentation
- Commercial negotiations
- Purchase order execution
- Supply coordination

✔ Collaborate with F&D;, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted project execution.



✔ Drive cost optimization initiatives and create sustainable sourcing value through effective negotiation and supplier management.

✔ Coordinate supplier qualification activities including audits, CQA requirements, and regulatory documentation.

✔ Finalize and manage:

- Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA)
- Technical Agreements
- Supply Agreements

✔ Ensure timely availability of development, exhibit, validation, and commercial quantities as per project milestones. ✔ Resolve technical, analytical, commercial, and regulatory challenges in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

✔ Prepare MIS reports, sourcing dashboards, project trackers, and management reviews.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

31-10-2026

Job ID

JOB11225

Division

GDSO

Location

Corporate Office|Corp. Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Employee Type

P-P8-Probationer-HO Executive

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