Assistant Manager

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced CAPEX Procurement professional with 5-10 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, preferably across API/Formulation Greenfield and Brownfield projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement for pharmaceutical

• Procure Plant & Machinery, Process Equipment, Utilities, HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering items.

• Review BOQ, URS, technical specifications, drawings and project requirements.

• Prepare and issue RFQs to suitable OEMs, manufacturers and suppliers.

• Identify, develop and evaluate new vendors/OEMs based on technical and commercial requirements.

• Obtain and analyze technical and commercial quotations from suppliers.

• Prepare Techno-Commercial Comparisons (TBE/CBE) and recommend suitable vendors.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects and Design teams for technical clarification and offer evaluation.

• Conduct commercial negotiations for price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, taxes, freight and other commercial conditions.

• Perform TCO analysis, cost benchmarking and cost-saving/value-engineering activities.

• Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP MM.
• Track PO acknowledgement, manufacturing progress, inspection, dispatch and delivery.

• Coordinate with suppliers for expediting and timely delivery of critical equipment and materials.

• Coordinate with Stores and Finance for material receipt, invoice processing and payment-related issues.

• Monitor CAPEX budget, committed cost, actual cost and procurement savings.

• Prepare MIS, procurement status reports, open PO reports and project procurement dashboards.

• Support successful project completion and closure of all procurement-related activities.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. MBA/PGDM in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations will be an added advantage.