Manager-Purchase-Biologics

1. Direct Purchase

• Manage procurement of direct materials required for biologics manufacturing and R&D activities.
• Source and procure *raw materials process materials consumables packaging materials chemicals laboratory materials and other production-related items*.
• Coordinate with Production R&D Quality QC Stores and Planning teams for material requirements.
• Develop and qualify reliable suppliers for critical and strategic materials.
• Ensure timely procurement as per production and project requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance lead times quality and delivery commitments.

2. Indirect Purchase

• Manage procurement of *MRO items engineering spares utilities-related materials office/admin requirements IT itemsservices PPE housekeeping and other indirect requirements*.
• Handle procurement of equipment maintenance-related items and other operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering EHS Administration IT and other support functions.

3. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify evaluate and develop new vendors based on quality cost delivery and compliance parameters.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and finalize commercial terms.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop alternate sources for critical materials to minimize supply risk.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews.

4. Commercial & Cost Management

• Negotiate pricing payment terms credit period lead time and other commercial conditions.
• Drive *cost reduction value engineering and procurement optimization* initiatives.
• Analyze market trends price movements and availability of critical materials.
• Ensure procurement is within approved budgets and company policies.

5. Purchase Operations

• Review purchase requisitions and convert them into Purchase Orders.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery and resolve supply-related issues.
• Coordinate with Stores and Finance for GRN invoice and payment-related matters.
• Maintain procurement MIS vendor data spend analysis and purchase reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to procurement SOPs.

ernal customer and regulatory audits related to procurement and vendor management.