Purchasing Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, new product development for bio pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by identifying and sourcing new materials, excipients, and packaging components.
• Source and procure Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs) for formulation development, analytical studies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability while optimizing inventory levels.
• Work closely with R&D, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, and Supply Chain teams.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and vendor master data in SAP.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and vendor management.
• Experience in sourcing RLDs and supporting NPD projects.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (MM module preferred).

Qualification & Experience:

• B. Tech / B. Pharm or any relevant qualifications
• 8 - 14 years of diverse experience in Biopharma or Pharmaceuticals industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills