Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for regulated and non-regulated materials: APIs, Excipients,
Intermediates, Solvents, and Specialty Chemicals for domestic and export manufacturing. The role
demands sharp market intelligence on frequent global price swings, supply constraints, and regulatory
changes. You will be the key interface with domestic & overseas suppliers/vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence:
- Track regular trends in API KSM, excipient, solvent, and specialty chemical markets.
- Forecast impact of geopolitical events, anti-dumping duties, and RM price volatility. Share market
intelligence reports with management.
Vendor Development & Overseas Interaction:
- Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers/vendors for APIs, excipients, intermediates, solvents, and
specialty chemicals.
- Manage day-to-day communication with suppliers/vendors across time zones for pricing, capacity, lead
times, and supply updates.
Procurement & Cost Management:
- Float RFQs/RFPs, compare quotations, negotiate best cost, payment terms, MOQ, and delivery
schedules.
- Drive cost savings through alternate sourcing and develop dual/multiple sources to de-risk supply.
Cross-Functional Coordination :
- Work with QA for vendor approval, R&D for sampling, Planning for demand forecasts, and Logistics.
- Coordinate with Warehouse for lot tracking, inward QC, and GRN.
Core Competencies :
- Market Expertise: Well versed with frequent global market changes and material trends for APIs,
excipients, intermediates, solvents, and specialty chemicals. Ability to act ahead of price spikes or
shortages.
- Vendor Management: Strong experience in interactions with suppliers or vendors – negotiation,
conflict resolution, and relationship building. Excellent written and verbal English communications.
Experience
2 - 5 Years
No. of Openings
5
Education
Graduate (B.Pharma, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E)
Role
Senior Purchase Executive
Gender
[ Male / Female ]
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office
Face Interview Location
Lower Parel Mumbai