Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Purchase Head to lead the procurement and supply chain operations for our pharmaceutical business. This role will be responsible for strategic sourcing vendor management cost optimization regulatory compliance and inventory control to ensure an efficient and cost-effective supply chain. The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in pharmaceutical procurement including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) excipients packaging materials and raw materials while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing:
- Develop and implement a pharmaceutical procurement strategy aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Identify evaluate and onboard approved pharmaceutical suppliers for APIs excipients intermediates packaging materials and lab consumables.
- Conduct market research to identify cost-effective suppliers alternative sourcing options and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP FDA WHO-GMP and other regulatory guidelines while sourcing materials.
Vendor & Supplier Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply chain.
- Negotiate contracts pricing payment terms and supply agreements to optimize costs and ensure long-term partnerships.
- Monitor supplier performance audits and compliance with regulatory standards.
Cost Optimization & Budgeting:
- Implement cost-reduction strategies without compromising on product quality and supply reliability.
- Work closely with finance teams to manage procurement budgets and forecast purchasing trends.
- Optimize procurement costs through bulk purchasing alternative vendor selection and supply chain efficiency improvements.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management:
- Ensure optimum inventory levels of raw materials APIs and excipients to avoid shortages and overstocking.
- Coordinate with production R&D quality control and warehousing teams for seamless procurement operations.
- Improve procurement KPIs including lead times supplier quality and cost efficiency.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure procurement processes adhere to regulatory requirements (US FDA EU GMP WHO GMP CDSCO etc.).
- Implement supplier qualification and risk assessment protocols to maintain high-quality sourcing.
- Mitigate supply chain risks by ensuring multi-vendor sourcing strategies for critical materials.
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